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Description
In recent years, the subject of genes and their influence on human behavior has become increasingly controversial as concerns about the racist use of genetics, discriminatory eugenics, and neurogenetic determinism have grown. In this major new book, eminent scientist Professor Sir Michael... read more
First Sentence
In this book, I set out to explain why the topic of genetics is so important for all of us, and specifically how it can be very informative with respect to questions about the causes and course of both mental disorders (such as depression or schizophrenia) and normal psychological characteristics (such as variations in scholastic achievement or personality characteristics).
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Authors & Contributors
- Michael Rutter (Author)
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