Overview
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: Aliza Kolker
- | Publisher: Praeger
- | Publication Date: Jul 21, 1994
- | Number of Pages: 248 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 0897893379
- | ISBN-13: 9780897893374
