Buying your Self on the Internet
Author | : Phillips Andelka M. Phillips |
Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2019-07-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781474422611 |
ISBN-13 | : 1474422616 |
Rating | : 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Download or read book Buying your Self on the Internet written by Phillips Andelka M. Phillips and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-17 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the rise of the direct-to-consumer genetic testing industry (DTC) and its use of 'wrap' contracts. It uses the example of DTC to show the challenges that disruptive technologies pose for societies and for regulation. It also uses the wrap contracts of DTC companies to explore broader issues with online contracting.