Buying your self on the internet : wrap contracts and personal genomics

Author(s)

• Phillips, Andelka M.

Bibliographic Information

Buying your self on the internet : wrap contracts and personal genomics

Andelka M. Phillips

（Future law / series editors, Lilian Edwards, Burkhard Schafer, Edina Harbinja）

Edinburgh University Press, c2019

• : hardback

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 250-269) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Examines the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industry's controversial use of 'wrap' contracts Uses the example of DTC genetic testing companies using wrap contracts as their dominant means of governance to show the challenges that disruptive technologies pose for societies and for regulation Reviews 71 wrap contracts used by DTC companies providing health testing Explores broader issues with online contracting Sets an agenda for improving regulation and the online contracting environment This book provides an introduction to the world of personal genomics and examines the rise of the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industry (DTC) and its use of 'wrap' contracts. It explores the different types of tests available and the issues that this industry raises for law and society.

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Details

• NCID: BC03646309
• ISBN:
  • 9781474422598
• LCCN: 2019286479
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Edinburgh
• Pages/Volumes: xxiii, 272 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : K845.E44
  • DC23 : 343.071
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Electronic contracts
  • LCSH : Direct-to-consumer medical device advertising
  • LCSH : Human genetics -- Social aspects
  • LCSH : Disruptive technologies -- Law and legislation
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BC03646218