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International Genetics Survey Statistical Summary Data Notebook

 Collection — Box: BRL Shared 001, Folder: 6-7
Identifier: BRL-017

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of statistical summary data for sixteen countries derived from a survey on ethical problems faced by medical geneticists. The survey was conducted by John C. Fletcher of the National Institutes of Health in 1986. The data was used in a study published in 1989 as Ethics and Human Genetics: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. The collection also includes an explanatory letter and a copy of the questionnaire.

Dates

  • 1986

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers are solely responsible for determining the copyright status of the materials being used, establishing who the copyright owner is, locating the copyright owner, and obtaining permission for intended use.

Historical Note

John C. Fletcher conducted an international survey on ethical problems faced by medical geneticists in 1986. The data was used in a study published in 1989 as Ethics and Human Genetics: A Cross-Cultural Perspective.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (in 2 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of statistical summary data for sixteen countries derived from a survey on ethical problems faced by medical geneticists. The survey was conducted by John C. Fletcher of the National Institutes of Health in 1986. The data was used in a study published in 1989 as Ethics and Human Genetics: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. The collection also includes an explanatory letter and a copy of the questionnaire.

Arrangement

The collection consists of one notebook and has not been arranged by an archivist.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of John C. Fletcher, 1992.

Processing Information

The collection was removed from its binder and rehoused in archival folders in December 2020.

Title
Guide to the International Genetics Survey Statistical Summary Data Notebook
Author
John Zarrillo
Date
2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Bioethics Research Library Archives Repository

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