Prenatal Testing: A Sociological Perspective

By B. Meredith Burke, Aliza Kolker, B. M. Burke

Prenatal testing for genetic abnormalities has transformed pregnancy and motherhood. Using sociological research, this book analyzes the social-psychological and ethical implications of invasive prenatal testing, particularly CVS and amniocentesis. Among the issues covered are changes in the genetic counseling profession and in client demographics; the challenge of nondirective genetic counseling; decisions on testing and on which test to have; the timing and risks of the procedures; abortion and grief; the ethics of sex selection; potential uses and abuses of genetic knowledge; and policy and ethical implications.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897893379
• ISBN13: 9780897893374
• Release Date: July 1994
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"