The Politics of Blood: Ethics, Innovation and the Regulation of Risk - Brossura

Farrell, Anne-Maree

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1107474795 ISBN 13: 9781107474796

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2014

Riassunto

How best to manage risk involving multi-valued human biological materials is the overarching theme of this book, which draws on the sourcing and supply of blood as a case study. Blood has ethical, social, scientific and commercial value. This multi-valuing process presents challenges in terms of managing risk, therefore making it ultimately a matter for political responsibility. This is highlighted through an examination of the circumstances that led to HIV blood contamination episodes in the US, England and France, as well as their consequences. The roles of scientific expertise and innovation in managing risks to the blood system are also analysed, as is the increased use of precautionary and legal strategies in the post-HIV blood contamination era. Finally, consideration is given to a range of policy and legal strategies that should underpin effective risk governance involving multi-valued human biological materials.

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Descrizione del libro:

This book examines risk governance involving multi-valued human biological materials, such as blood. It focuses on how best to manage political, ethical and innovation concerns, as well as the use of precautionary and regulatory strategies, to promote blood safety.

L'autore:

Anne-Maree Farrell is Associate Professor of Law at the Faculty of Law, Monash University, Melbourne. Her research expertise lies broadly within the area of health law and policy, with a particular interest in the regulatory governance of human biological materials. She previously practised as a lawyer for over ten years, specialising in medical-related litigation.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1107474795
• ISBN 13: 9781107474796
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 284