The DNA mystique : the gene as a cultural icon /
Nelkin, Dorothy.
The DNA mystique : the gene as a cultural icon / Dorothy Nelkin, M. Susan Lindee. - 1 online resource - Conversations in medicine and society . - Conversations in medicine and society. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; 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; Notes; Sources; Index
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Explores the values, assumptions, and consequences of the circulation of DNA in popular culture.
Electronic reproduction.
[Place of publication not identified] :
HathiTrust Digital Library,
2010.
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
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English.
9780472025077 0472025074 1282591487 9781282591486 9786612591488 661259148X
9780472025077 10.3998/mpub.6769
22573/ctt1d3kq3c JSTOR
2020706944
Genetics--Social aspects.
Genes--Social aspects.
DNA--Social aspects.
Genetics in mass media.
DNA.
Eugenics.
Folklore.
Genes.
DNA
Genetics
Eugenics
Folklore
Genes
Génétique--Aspect social.
Gènes--Aspect social.
ADN--Aspect social.
Génétique dans les médias.
ADN.
Eugénisme.
Folklore.
Gènes.
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Anthropology--Physical.
HISTORY--General.
Genetics in mass media.
Genetics--Social aspects.
Humangenetik
Massenmedien
Popularisierung
Electronic book.
Electronic books.
QH438.7
599.93/5
The DNA mystique : the gene as a cultural icon / Dorothy Nelkin, M. Susan Lindee. - 1 online resource - Conversations in medicine and society . - Conversations in medicine and society. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; 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; Notes; Sources; Index
Use copy
Explores the values, assumptions, and consequences of the circulation of DNA in popular culture.
Electronic reproduction.
[Place of publication not identified] :
HathiTrust Digital Library,
2010.
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212
English.
9780472025077 0472025074 1282591487 9781282591486 9786612591488 661259148X
9780472025077 10.3998/mpub.6769
22573/ctt1d3kq3c JSTOR
2020706944
Genetics--Social aspects.
Genes--Social aspects.
DNA--Social aspects.
Genetics in mass media.
DNA.
Eugenics.
Folklore.
Genes.
DNA
Genetics
Eugenics
Folklore
Genes
Génétique--Aspect social.
Gènes--Aspect social.
ADN--Aspect social.
Génétique dans les médias.
ADN.
Eugénisme.
Folklore.
Gènes.
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Anthropology--Physical.
HISTORY--General.
Genetics in mass media.
Genetics--Social aspects.
Humangenetik
Massenmedien
Popularisierung
Electronic book.
Electronic books.
QH438.7
599.93/5