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

First Edition
  • Gregory Carey - Institute for Behaviorial Genetics, University of Colorado, University of Colorado, USA

Volume: 4
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Behavior Genetics

December 2002 | 536 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
'...a useful text for aquiring a solid grounding in behavioural genetics.... the figures are excellent providing a clear accompaniment to the text'

Human Psychopharmacology

Human Genetics for the Social Sciences introduces psychology and other social science students to the role genetics play in the individual differences in human behaviour. There is a growing awareness of the importance of this role, yet many behavioural scientists have little background in even basic biology, much less training in genetics. Many psychologists and psychology students lack the background to learn about human genetics through traditional texts written for biologists, medical students and geneticists. This broad-based text meets the need to explain genetics to this audience in a non-technical, introductory fashion deliberately focussing on the `big' picture of genetics.

 
Preface
 
Lemonade
 
The Cell
 
DNA & the Genetic Code
 
Epigenesis & Genetic Regulation
 
Mendelian Traits & Behavior
 
DCG: Disorders with Complex Genetics
 
The New Genetics: Techniques for DNA Analysis
 
Chromosomes & Chromosomal Anomalies
 
Mendel
 
Morgan & Linkage
 
The Association Study
 
Introduction to Module 2: Evolution
 
The Five Forces Behind Human Evolution
 
Human Evolution
 
Introduction to Evolutionary Psychology
 
Principles of Evolutionary Psychology
 
Introduction to Module 3: Individual Differences
 
Quantitative Genetics I: Important Concepts
 
Quantitative II: Estimation & Testing
 
Genes, IQ Scores, & Social Status: I. The Phenotype of IQ
 
Genes, IQ Scores, & Social Status: II. Genetic Epidemiology
 
Personality
 
Schizophrenia
 
Antisocial Behavior & Violence

Sample Materials & Chapters

1. Lemonade


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