Biomedical Technology and Public Policy

by Robert H. Blank, Miriam K. Mills

Overview

This volume is designed to provide a framework for studying the public policy implications of a broad range of biomedical technologies. Each chapter focuses on the policy issues and political activities surrounding a single technology. Contributors address such issues as new reproductive technologies, animal experimentation, contraceptive drugs, genetic markers and technology and the aging society.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313266294
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/08/1989
Series:	Contributions in Medical Studies , #26
Pages:	250
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

ank /f Robert /i H.

ls /f Miriam /i K.

Editorial Reviews

Provides a framework for studying the public policy implications of biomedical technologies. Each chapter focuses on the policy issues and political activities surrounding a single technology or set of related technologies. The sections are based on the stage of life at which a particular technology has its greatest impact. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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