Introduction -- pt. I. Starting points. The terminology and possibilities of genetics ; Opportunities for insurers to use genetic information -- pt. II. Social, economic and legal aspects. Social insurance in the modern welfare state: emergence, maturity and partial dismantling ; International trade in personal insurance ; Prohibitions against discrimination in the private sphere: does the legislation build on a consistent foundation? -- pt. III. Ethical Aspects. Ethical arguments for and against the right of insurance companies to genetic information -- pt. IV. Evaluation. Conclusions and policy implications
Summary
"This book will interest academic researchers and professionals involved with genetics and insurance."--Jacket
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-163) and index
