Becoming Biosubjects: Bodies. Systems. Technology.

Awards:   Winner of Gertrude J. Robinson Award awarded by the Canadian Communication Association 2012 (Canada)
Author:   Neil Gerlach ,  Sheryl Hamilton ,  Rebecca Sullivan ,  Priscilla Walton
Publisher:   University of Toronto Press
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9780802099839


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   01 January 2011
Format:   Hardback
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  • Winner of Gertrude J. Robinson Award awarded by the Canadian Communication Association 2012 (Canada)

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Author:   Neil Gerlach ,  Sheryl Hamilton ,  Rebecca Sullivan ,  Priscilla Walton
Publisher:   University of Toronto Press
Imprint:   University of Toronto Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.90cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.460kg
ISBN:  

9780802099839


ISBN 10:   0802099831
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   01 January 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction DNA Identification and Genetic Justice The Sexual Politics of Biotechnology Biopatents and the Ownership of Life Biosecurity, Bioterrorism, and Epidemic Conclusion: Becoming Biosubjects Notes References Index

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'Becoming Biosubjects is an important book. A clearly written and fascinating read, it advances our understanding of how biotechnology, culture, and communication intersect and challenges its audience to reflect on the future that is happening around us.'--Jennifer Daryl Slack, Department of Humanities, Michigan Technological University


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Neil Gerlach is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University. Sheryl N. Hamilton is an associate professor in the Department of Law and the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University. Rebecca Sullivan is a professor in the Department of English at the University of Calgary. Priscilla L. Walton is a professor in the Department of English at Carleton University.

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