ESRC Genomics Network · Genetics and Society book series

The ESRC Genomics Network’s Genetics and Society book series provides an outlet for outstanding scholarship in the multiple fields of genetics and genomics social sciences research. Published with Routledge since 2006, the research monographs, handbooks, textbooks, and edited collections offer authoritative, cutting edge perspectives on issues covering the ethical, legal, social, economic or political aspects of:

• tissue engineering, enhancement, and cloning
• genetic modification of foodstuffs and other organisms
• neuroscience and neuroethics
• genetic screening and testing
• stem cell research and reproductive technologies
• psycho-social aspects of medical genetics and gene therapy
• the social and ethical issues surrounding biomedical innovation
• public engagement and political discourse
• representations of genetics across the media and cultural spheres
• regulatory policy and governance of biomedical research and its human applications
• the sociology and anthropology of bio-science and bio-technology
• bioethics
• the economics of new biomedical technologies and their place in the ‘knowledge economy’

Proposals for new titles within the scope of these topic areas are encouraged from individuals and groups. Please see the book proposal submission guidelines and application form.