As genetic technologies advance, genetic testing may well offer the prospect of detecting the onset of future disabilities. Some research also forwards that certain behavioural profiles may have a strong genetic basis, such as the determination to succeed, or the propensity for risk-taking. As this technology becomes more prevalent, there is a danger that genetic information may be misused by third parties and that particular genetic profiles may be discriminated against by employers, by providers of social goods and services, such as insurance companies and even by educational facilities.
This book explores the different forms and potential uses of genetic testing. Drawing together leading experts in disability law, bioethics, health law and a range of related fields, it highlights the ethical and legal challenges arising as a result of emerging and rapidly advancing genetic science. On examining transatlantic perspectives on the matter, chapters in the book ask whether the US Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is proving to be an effective tool in addressing the issue of genetic discrimination and alleviating fears of discrimination. The book also reviews what insights may be gained from GINA within employment and health insurance contexts, and asks how the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) may impact similar debates within the European Union. The book focuses particularly on the legislative and policy framework in the European Union, with an emphasis on the gaps in protection and the scope for specific legislative action in this area.
This book will be of great interest to scholars and students of discrimination law, bioethics and disability law, and will be of considerable use to legal practitioners, medical practitioners and policy-makers in this area.
Автор: Laura Beth Nielsen; Robert L. Nelson Название: Handbook of Employment Discrimination Research ISBN: 9048168473 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789048168477 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 43184.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: There is much to understand about employment discrimination law as a social system. How do employers respond to discrimination law? This book presents answers, from a distinguished group of scholars, and social scientists, offering a broad reconsideration of employment discrimination and its treatment in law.
Автор: Sargeant Название: Discrimination and the Law 2e ISBN: 1138745073 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138745070 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 6583.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book provides an exploration and evaluation of Discrimination Law, focusing primarily on discrimination in employment. The author explores the wider political, social and economic contexts through which discrimination law has evolved.
Автор: Crosby Название: Sex Discrimination in the Workplace ISBN: 1405134496 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781405134491 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 16466.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Sex Discrimination in the Workplace is an interdisciplinary volume that examines the various approaches to the study of sex discrimination and explores solutions and interventions.
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