ISBN:
9781400826407
,
1400826403
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (xii, 237 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Series Statement:
In-formation series
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Reardon, Jenny, 1972- Race to the finish
DDC:
306.45
Keywords:
Programme génome humain Human Genome Project
;
Human Genome Project
;
Human Genome Project
;
Human population genetics Social aspects
;
Génétique des populations humaines Aspect social
;
Human population genetics Social aspects
;
Continental Population Groups
;
genetics
;
Human Genome Project
;
Genetics, Population
;
Continental Population Groups genetics
;
Continental Population Groups
;
Human population genetics
;
Transport (Children's ; Teenage)
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SCIENCE ; Philosophy & Social Aspects
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SCIENCE ; Life Sciences ; Genetics & Genomics
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Human population genetics ; Social aspects
;
Human Genome Project
;
Moleculaire genetica
;
Sociale aspecten
;
Rassendiscriminatie
;
Electronic books
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
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
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-228) and index
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