Prenatal Testing: A Sociological Perspective by Aliza Kolker (English) Hardcover

Description: Prenatal Testing by Aliza Kolker, B.M. Burke Prenatal testing for genetic abnormalities has transformed pregnancy and motherhood. Using sociological research, this book analyzes the social-psychological and ethical implications of invasive prenatal testing, particularly CVS and amniocentesis. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Prenatal testing for genetic abnormalities has transformed pregnancy and motherhood. Using sociological research, this book analyzes the social-psychological and ethical implications of invasive prenatal testing, particularly CVS and amniocentesis. Among the issues covered are changes in the genetic counseling profession and in client demographics; the challenge of nondirective genetic counseling; decisions on testing and on which test to have; the timing and risks of the procedures; abortion and grief; the ethics of sex selection; potential uses and abuses of genetic knowledge; and policy and ethical implications. Author Biography ALIZA KOLKER is Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at George Mason University. She is the author or editor of three previous books on health and policy issues.MEREDITH BURKE, a consulting demographer to major donor agencies overseas, has taught health and demographic policy courses at several universities. Formerly with the international division of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, she was a visiting scholar at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, 1996-7. She has published extensively in professional journals and in the news media about genetics, health care and policy issues. Table of Contents Foreword by Arthur L. CaplanThe Social Construction of PregnancyThe ProceduresThe Ethos of NondirectivenessThe Genetic Counseling SessionAmniocentesis: The Early YearsWho Uses Prenatal Diagnosis TodayAssessing the RisksAttitudes about AbortionAbnormal Diagnosis and TerminationFetal Sex IdentificationPrenatal Testing and Competing Social GoalsAppendicesReferencesIndex Review .,."a timely and welcome contribution to the ongoing national discussions and medical/ethical dialogues on the controversial and expanding use of prenatal testing."-The Midwest Book Review?...a timely and welcome contribution to the ongoing national discussions and medical/ethical dialogues on the controversial and expanding use of prenatal testing.?-The Midwest Book Review?This book would be of considerable interest to genetic counseling students and genetic counselors in practice. Genetic counseling training programs should consider this resource for their required reading lists....a good general discussion of prenatal testing and the emotional ramifications involved.?-Journal of Genetic Counseling..."a timely and welcome contribution to the ongoing national discussions and medical/ethical dialogues on the controversial and expanding use of prenatal testing."-The Midwest Book Review"This book would be of considerable interest to genetic counseling students and genetic counselors in practice. Genetic counseling training programs should consider this resource for their required reading lists....a good general discussion of prenatal testing and the emotional ramifications involved."-Journal of Genetic Counseling Promotional Analyzes the social-psychological and ethical implications of invasive prenatal testing through interviews with genetic counselors and those who have been tested. Long Description Prenatal testing for genetic abnormalities has transformed pregnancy and motherhood. Using sociological research, this book analyzes the social-psychological and ethical implications of invasive prenatal testing, particularly CVS and amniocentesis. Among the issues covered are changes in the genetic counseling profession and in client demographics; the challenge of nondirective genetic counseling; decisions on testing and on which test to have; the timing and risks of the procedures; abortion and grief; the ethics of sex selection; potential uses and abuses of genetic knowledge; and policy and ethical implications. Review Quote "...a timely and welcome contribution to the ongoing national discussions and medical/ethical dialogues on the controversial and expanding use of prenatal testing." The Midwest Book Review Promotional "Headline" Analyzes the social-psychological and ethical implications of invasive prenatal testing through interviews with genetic counselors and those who have been tested. Details ISBN0897893379 Year 1994 ISBN-10 0897893379 ISBN-13 9780897893374 Format Hardcover Subtitle A Sociological Perspective Country of Publication United States DEWEY 174.2 Author B.M. Burke Short Title PRENATAL TESTING Language English Media Book Place of Publication Westport Publication Date 1994-07-21 Residence VA, US Pages 248 Illustrations black & white illustrations Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc UK Release Date 1994-07-21 AU Release Date 1994-07-21 NZ Release Date 1994-07-21 US Release Date 1994-07-21 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Audience Undergraduate Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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