Böcker av Gisli (University of Iceland Palsson

Reflecting upon the changing human condition, Palsson addresses various conflated zones of life at particular times and scales. Engaging with topical issues on the public agenda, from personal genomics to human-animal relations to the global environment, the book sets out a compelling case for meaningful change.

Anthropologists argue that the growth of 'new genetics' has had far-reaching implications for human self-understanding, social relations and the development of biomedicine. Exploring a variety of issues including the widely-discussed Icelandic Health Sector Database, this book will be welcomed by graduate students and researchers in anthropology, human genetics and biotechnology.