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Record Nr.

UNINA9910456083003321

Autore

Nelkin Dorothy

Titolo

The DNA mystique [[electronic resource] ] : the gene as a cultural icon / / Dorothy Nelkin, M. Susan Lindee

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Ann Arbor, : University of Michigan, c2004

ISBN

1-282-59148-7

9786612591488

0-472-02507-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (317 p.)

Collana

Conversations in medicine and society

Altri autori (Persone)

LindeeM. Susan

Disciplina

599.93/5

Soggetti

Genetics - Social aspects

Genes - Social aspects

DNA - Social aspects

Genetics in mass media

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 206-270) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; 1. The Powers of the Gene; 2. The Eugenic Gene; 3. Sacred DNA; 4. The Molecular Family; 5. Elvis's DNA; 6. Creating Natural Distinctions; 7. Absolution: Locating Responsibility and Blame; 8. Genetic Essentialism Applied; 9. Genetic Futurism; 10. The Supergene; Notes; Sources; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Explores the values, assumptions, and consequences of the circulation of DNA in popular culture