Buying Your Self on the Internet : Wrap Contracts and Personal Genomics Hardback
by Andelka Phillips
Part of the Future Law series
Hardback
Description
Examines the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industry's controversial use of 'wrap' contracts Uses the example of DTC genetic testing companies using wrap contracts as their dominant means of governance to show the challenges that disruptive technologies pose for societies and for regulationReviews 71 wrap contracts used by DTC companies providing health testingExplores broader issues with online contractingSets an agenda for improving regulation and the online contracting environment This book provides an introduction to the world of personal genomics and examines the rise of the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industry (DTC) and its use of 'wrap' contracts.
It explores the different types of tests available and the issues that this industry raises for law and society.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:192 pages
- Publisher:Edinburgh University Press
- Publication Date:30/06/2019
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- ISBN:9781474422598
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:192 pages
- Publisher:Edinburgh University Press
- Publication Date:30/06/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9781474422598
