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The result of two key social developments in recent years are examined here: the partial dismantling of the welfare state and the progress of genetics. Genetic

Experts discuss the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of genetic testing in determining eligibility for life insurance. Insurance companies

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Compiled by a well known and respected team of editors and contributors from interdisciplinary backgrounds, this book has its origins in the Euroscreen project,