Cells and Surveys: Should Biological Measures Be Included in Social Science Research?

National Research Council; Commission On Behavioral And Social Sciences And Education; Committee On Population

ISBN 10: 0309071992 / ISBN 13: 9780309071994

Published by National Academies Press, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cells and Surveys: Should Biological Measures Be Included in Social Science Research?
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309071992
• ISBN 13: 9780309071994
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: like_new

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Synopsis

What 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.

About the Author

Caleb E. Finch, James W. Vaupel, and Kevin Kinsella, Editors; Committee on Population, National Research Council