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can social science, and demography in particular, reasonably expect to learn
from biological information? There is increasing pressure for multipurpose
household surveys to collect biological data along with the more familiar
interviewer-respondent information. Given that recent technical developments
have made it more feasible to collect biological information in non-clinical
settings, those who fund, design, and analyze survey data need to think through
the rationale and potential consequences. This is a concern that transcends
national boundaries. Cells and Surveys addresses issues such as which
biologic/genetic data should be collected in order to be most useful to a
range of social scientists and whether amassing biological data has unintended
side effects. The book also takes a look at the various ethical and legal
concerns that such data collection entails.
"...[an]
interesting book...This book is one of the first to review and discuss the
implications of advances in the biological sciences for demographic research
in a broad perspective."
-- Population and Development Review, September 2001
"The inclusion of biological measures may provide some of the most important
insights into health and longevity in decades to come, and the authors make
a persuasive case that such an investment is justified."
-- Population Studies, November 2002
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