Buying Your Self on the Internet: Wrap Contracts and Personal Genomics

By Andelka M Phillips

Book Overview

This book examines the rise of the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industry (DTC) and its use of 'wrap' contracts. It uses the example of DTC to show the challenges that disruptive technologies pose for societies and for regulation. It also uses the wrap contracts of DTC companies to explore broader issues with online contracting.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1474422594
• ISBN13: 9781474422598
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"