Race to the finish : identity and governance in an age of genomics /

In the summer of 1991, population geneticists and evolutionary biologists proposed to archive human genetic diversity by collecting the genomes of "isolated indigenous populations." Their initiative, which became known as the Human Genome Diversity Project, generated early enthusiasm from...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Main Author: Reardon, Jenny, 1972-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2005
Series:In-formation series.
Subjects:
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Description
Summary:In the summer of 1991, population geneticists and evolutionary biologists proposed to archive human genetic diversity by collecting the genomes of "isolated indigenous populations." Their initiative, which became known as the Human Genome Diversity Project, generated early enthusiasm from those who believed it would enable huge advances in our understanding of human evolution. However, vocal criticism soon emerged. Physical anthropologists accused Project organizers of reimporting racist categories into science. Indigenous-rights leaders saw a "Vampire Project" that sought the blood of indigen
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 237 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-228) and index.
ISBN:9781400826407
1400826403
9780241206775
0241206774
9780241206614
0241206618