The Genome Incorporated - Constructing Biodigital Identity (Hardcover, New edition)

The Genome Incorporated examines the proliferation of human genomics across contemporary media cultures. It explores questions about what it means for a technoscience to thoroughly saturate everyday life, and places the interrogation of the science/media relationship at the heart of this enquiry. The book develops a number of case studies in the mediation and consumption of genomics, including: the emergence of new direct-to-the-consumer bioinformatics companies; the mundane propagation of testing and genetic information through lifestyle television programming; and public and private engagements with art and science institutions and events. Through these novel sites, this book examines the proliferating circuits of production and consumption of genetic information and theorizes this as a process of incorporation. Its wide-ranging case studies ensure its appeal to readers across the social sciences.

General

Imprint:	Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Theory, Technology and Society
Release date:	May 2010
First published:	2010
Authors:	Kate O'Riordan
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	164
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7546-7851-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Genetics (non-medical) > DNA Promotions
LSN:	0-7546-7851-2
Barcode:	9780754678519

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