Genetics, health and society

• Other Authors: Perry, Brea L.
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2015.
• Series: Advances in medical sociology ; v. 16.
• Subjects: Social Science > General.; Social Science > Disease & Health Issues.; Medical Genetics.; Sociology.; Medical sociology.; Medical genetics.; Genetics > Social aspects.; Human genetics > Social aspects.

Gene-environment interactions and epigenetics are often conceptualized as key mechanisms underlying the influence of social status and social interaction on the distribution of health and illness in society. At the same time, genetic technologies, research, and explanations for health and behavior h...