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Nara Milanich, "Paternity: The Elusive Quest for the Father" (Harvard UP, 2019)

New Books in Sociology

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The Social Context of Forensic Blood Testing in Brazil

This chapter delves into the historical application of blood group testing in Brazilian forensic science, particularly in sexual crimes. It highlights the complexities and social implications of scientific techniques, using a case study of a young maid's paternity accusation to illustrate the challenges in conclusively establishing fatherhood.

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