This clear, no-nonsense book covers every aspect of the process, explaining: What is a DNA test, and how accurate is it? Emotional and legal aspects of the
process; Marital disputes and immigration rights; and Sibling, grandparent and extended family testing. This book is a required reading for anyone interested in a fascinating field of science that can change the way we live for the better.
Considers the effect of DNA-based paternity testing on family relationships and discusses the
ethical, legal, and social implications. These essays reflect the changing concepts of parenthood, along with social factors that heighten conflict, such as single-parent adoption, gay and lesbian parents, child support laws, and new reproductive technologies. Building on scholarship of the last quarter century - including the latest developments in law and social science research - this volume will inform the development of legislation regulating genetic testing and the use of test
results in establishing parental rights.