Human Genetics for the Social Sciences
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Human Genetics for the Social Sciences

  1. 536 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Human Genetics for the Social Sciences

About this book

There is a growing awareness of the important role that human genetics plays in individual differences in human behavior. Human Genetics for the Social Sciences introduces students of the social and behavioral sciences to the basic biological concepts underscoring the study of genetics. Carey explains basic biological concepts while covering principles of genetics, evolution and evolutionary psychology, and the genetics of individual differences. Selective coverage of research in genetics, focusing on areas of most relevance to the social sciences, enables students to appreciate the role of genetics in everyday human behavior. Recommended for social science courses in Human Development, Personality, Psychology, Individual and Family Studies, Human Development, Education, and Sociology.

 

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  • Suggested Readings at the end of each chapter to guide students to further information.

An accompanying fully interactive web site introduces students to basic principles of genetics, supplying students with quizzes, learning exercises, articles on advanced topics in genetics, as well as links to a variety of related web resources.

 

 

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Information

Publisher
SAGE Publications, Inc
Year
2002
Print ISBN
9780761923459
eBook ISBN
9781452262901
Edition
1
Topic
Psychology
Subtopic
Physiological Psychology
Index
Psychology

Table of contents

  1. COVER
  2. BRIEF CONTENTS
  3. CONTENTS
  4. PREFACE
  5. 1 - LEMONADE
  6. MODULE I: WHAT GENES ARE
  7. 2 - THE CELL
  8. 3 - DNA AND THE GENETIC CODE
  9. 4 - EPIGENESIS AND GENETIC REGULATION
  10. 5 - MENDELIAN TRAITS AND BEHAVIOR
  11. 6 - DCG
  12. 7 - THE NEW GENETICS
  13. 8 - CHROMOSOMES AND CHROMOSOMAL ANOMALIES
  14. 9 - MENDEL
  15. 10 - MORGAN AND LINKAGE
  16. 11 - THE ASSOCIATION STUDY
  17. MODULE II: EVOLUTION AND EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY
  18. 12 - INTRODUCTION TO MODULE II
  19. 13 - THE FIVE FORCES BEHIND HUMAN EVOLUTION
  20. 14 - HUMAN EVOLUTION
  21. 15 - INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY
  22. 16 - PRINCIPLES OF EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY
  23. 17 - INTRODUCTION TO MODULE III
  24. 18 - QUANTITATIVE GENETICS I
  25. 19 - QUANTITATIVE GENETICS II
  26. 20 - GENES, IQ SCORES, AND SOCIAL STATUS I
  27. 22 - PERSONALITY
  28. 23 - SCHIZOPHRENIA
  29. 24 - ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND VIOLENCE
  30. REFERENCES
  31. AUTHOR INDEX
  32. SUBJECT INDEX
  33. ABOUT THE AUTHOR