Book
"Hardly a month goes by without a media report proclaiming that researchers have discovered the gene for some complex human behavior or trait?intelligence, dyslexia, shyness, homosexuality. The practical implications of genetic research can bring great good?relieving parents of self-blame for a child's schizophrenia or autism and possibly treating genetic diseases in the future. Other findings?or pernicious interpretations of them?can cause great harm, for example, by establishing flawed connections between genetics, race, and educational attainment. Wrestling with Behavioral Genetics brings together an interdisciplinary group of contributors?human geneticists, humanists, social scientists, lawyers, and journalists?to discuss the ethical and social implications of behavioral genetics research."--JHU Press
All Ages
Adulthood (22+)
English
0801882249
Nancy Press , Erik Parens , Audrey R. Chapman
2005 The Johns Hopkins University Press
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