Ethics or politics? The emergence of ELSI discourse in Canada *.(ethical, legal and social implications of genetics and genomics)

From: The Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology | Date: May 1, 2007| Author: Lopez, Jose Julian; Robertson, Ann | Copyright information

This paper develops the Foucauldian conceptual framework of discursive formation to discuss the emergence of the Canadian ELSI (Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of genetics and genomics) agenda. It explores the wider discursive ecology which has made possible the positioning of ELSI expertise as a legitimate modality for the governance of biotechnology. The paper critically evaluates the extent to which ELSI provides opportunities for Canadian society to participate in the governance ...

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