Making the Mexican Diabetic : Race, Science, and the Genetics of Inequality
by
Montoya, Michael J., 1965-
Title
:
Making the Mexican Diabetic : Race, Science, and the Genetics of Inequality
Author
:
Montoya, Michael J., 1965-
ISBN
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9780520949003
9781283278065
Publication Information
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Berkley, Calif. : University of California Press, ©2011.
Physical Description
:
1 online resource (xxi, 259 pages) : illustrations
Abstract
:
This innovative ethnographic study animates the racial politics that underlie genomic research into type 2 diabetes, one of the most widespread chronic diseases and one that affects ethnic groups disproportionately.
Subject Term
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Non-insulin-dependent diabetes -- Mexico -- Genetic aspects.
Mexican Americans -- Health and hygiene.
Genetics -- Research -- Social aspects.
Health and race -- United States.
Diabetes -- Social aspects.
Medical anthropology.
Social medicine.
Diabetes Mellitus -- ethnology.
Genetic Research.
Indians, North American -- ethnology.
Mexican Americans -- ethnology.
Risk Factors.
Socioeconomic Factors.
Electronic Access
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| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | [[missing key: search.ChildField.HOLDING]] | Status |
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| Online Library | E-Book | 375232-1001 | ONLINE | | Elektronik Kütüphane |