Thinking Critically: Genetic Testing and Research

August 1, 2019
Grades 7-12 These additions to the ongoing Thinking Critically series (4 new titles) continue to highlight timely subjects in the news and encourage student debate. Using a pro-con approach, the accessible books examine four issues related to a broader, controversial topic. An opening overview offers historical context for the topic and explains related laws and/or initiatives. The chapters that follow are supported by researched facts and statistics, quotes by experts in the field, examples from current events, and a variety of charts and graphs. Genetic Testing and Research digs into the ethics of genetic engineering, pits the benefits of genetic testing against potential threats to privacy, and questions the safety of genetically modified foods. Copious and helpful back matter, including related organizations and websites and bulleted facts about key issues, conclude each title. A solid choice for analyzing today's society.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.)