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The book explores the implications of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and the concept of "designer babies," questioning whether society can effectively regulate these advancing technologies. Through empirical evidence, it argues that the regulation of PGD has been characterized by caution and adaptability rather than chaos. Drawing on interviews, media analysis, and observations at PGD centers in the UK, the authors provide a sociological perspective on the moral complexities surrounding PGD and its impact on individuals and society.
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Born and Made, Sarah Franklin, Celia Roberts
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Born and Made
- Subtitle
- An Ethnography of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sarah Franklin, Celia Roberts
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9780691121932
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The book explores the implications of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and the concept of "designer babies," questioning whether society can effectively regulate these advancing technologies. Through empirical evidence, it argues that the regulation of PGD has been characterized by caution and adaptability rather than chaos. Drawing on interviews, media analysis, and observations at PGD centers in the UK, the authors provide a sociological perspective on the moral complexities surrounding PGD and its impact on individuals and society.