The molecular gaze : art in the genetic age / Suzanne Anker, Dorothy Nelkin.

Author/creator Anker, Suzanne, 1946-
Other author Nelkin, Dorothy.
Format Book
Publication InfoCold Spring Harbor, N.Y. : Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, ©2004.
Descriptionxxiii, 216 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
Subjects

SeriesCold Spring Harbor Press series on genomics, bioethics, and public policy
Cold Spring Harbor Press series on genomics, bioethics, and public policy. UNAUTHORIZED
Contents Divining DNA / Philip R. Reilly -- Image credits -- Deciphering DNA: the art and science of a supermolecule -- Reductionism: the body as a "code script" of information -- Mutation, manipulation, and monsters: the new grotesque in art -- Blurring boundaries: chimeras and transgenics -- Breeding better babies: a new eugenics? -- Commodification: genes for sale -- Science as culture: through the artists' lens -- Lists of artists and their works -- Appendix, group art exhibits that focus on genetics concepts.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2003020067
ISBN0879696974 (Hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks N72.S3 A53 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold