Genes and Behavior Nature-Nurture Interplay Explained

Name: Genes and Behavior Nature-Nurture Interplay Explained
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ISBN: 9781405110617

ISBN-10: 1405110619

ISBN-13: 9781405110617

Edition: 2006

Authors: Michael J. Rutter

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In this major new book, eminent scientist Professor Sir Michael Rutter gets behind the hype of the behavioral genetics debate to provide a balanced and authoritative overview of the genetic revolution and its implications for understanding human behavior. Written by one of the world's leading figures in child psychology and psychiatry, Professor Sir Michael Rutter. Provides non-technical explanation of genetics to diffuse the sensational debates surrounding the topic. Sets out in layman's terms what genes do, how much is nature and how much is nurture. Argues that nature and nurture are not truly separate and gives examples of how the two interact. Looks at the implications of…

Book details

List price: $36.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/6/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 292
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.05" long x 0.85" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



Why is the topic of genes and behavior controversial?



Causes and risks



How much is nature and how much nurture?



The heritability of different mental disorders and traits



Environmentally mediated risks



Patterns of inheritance



What genes do



Finding and understanding specific susceptibility genes



Gene-environment interplay



What environments do to genes



Conclusions


Complete reference list


Glossary


Index