The DNA mystique : the gene as a cultural icon / Dorothy Nelkin, M. Susan Lindee.
The DNA mystique : the gene as a cultural icon / Dorothy Nelkin, M. Susan Lindee.
The DNA mystique : the gene as a cultural icon / Dorothy Nelkin, M. Susan Lindee.
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New York : Freeman, c1995.
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N304.5/22
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Language
English
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Physical content
276 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
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.
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Publisher
New York : Freeman, c1995.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c1995.
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Summary
Nelkin and Lindee describe how the gene is appropriated to define the proper family, predict future behavior, and advance common stereotypes of gender and race. They show how social problems and opportunities have disappeared behind the image of the double helix, which looms so large in the popular imagination. And they show how cultural interpreta...
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The DNA mystique : the gene as a cultural icon / Dorothy Nelkin, M. Susan Lindee.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-260) and index.
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c1995.
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N304.5/22
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74VKROGQkgPy
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKROGQkgPy
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ISBN
0716730499
9780716727095
0716727099
9780716730491
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304.5
MMS ID
991023102029702626
