The twisted helix: An essay on genetic counselors,eugenics, and social responsibility |
| |
| Authors: | Robert G Resta |
| |
| Institution: | (1) Center for Perinatal Studies, Swedish Hospital Medical Center, Seattle, Washington;(2) Division of Perinatal Medicine, Swedish Hospital Medical Center, 747 Summit Avenue, 98104 Seattle, Washington |
| |
| Abstract: | The American eugenics movement had a significant impact on American social history, and analysis of the movement illustrates the relationship among science, scientists, and society. The history of the American eugenics movement as well as more recent examples of eugenic thought and biological determinism are reviewed. The need for genetic counselors to confront eugenic issues in their own profession and in society is discussed. |
| |
| Keywords: | eugenics genetic counseling biological determinism |
| 本文献已被 PubMed SpringerLink 等数据库收录！ |
|
