Thomas, Gareth M.,

Down's syndrome screening and reproductive politics : care, choice, and disability in the prenatal clinic / Gareth M. Thomas. - 1 online resource (xvi, 199 pages) - Routledge studies in the sociology of health and illness . - Routledge studies in the sociology of health and illness. .

1. Introduction -- 2. A short socio-history -- 3. Hands-off work -- 4. A can of worms -- 5. The elephant in the consultation room -- 6. Expectant parents, expecting perfection -- 7. Keeping the back door ajar?

9781315660806 9781317338192

10.4324/9781315660806 doi


Down syndrome--Diagnosis.
Prenatal diagnosis.

RJ506.D68 / T46 2017

362.196858842 / T456