| Description |
xv, 476 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. An Introduction to Behavior Genetics -- Ch. 1. Introducing Behavior Genetics: Origins and History -- Ch. 2. The Basis of Genetics: DNA, RNA, Chromosomes, and Genes -- Ch. 3. Neurogenetics and Neuropharmacology -- Ch. 4. Methods of Genetic Discovery and the Human Genome Project -- Pt. II. Heritability, Environmental Influences, and Methods of Study -- Ch. 5. Simple Inheritance -- Ch. 6. Inheritance of Complex Traits -- Ch. 7. Genes and Environment -- Ch. 8. Research Methods in Quantitative Genetics -- Pt. III. Genetic Influences on Behavior and Behavioral Disorders -- Ch. 9. Normal Behavioral Development -- Ch. 10. Primary Cognitive Disorders -- Ch. 11. Psychiatric Disorders with a Cognitive Component -- Ch. 12. Disorders of Mood, Anxiety and Personality -- Pt. IV. Other Genetic Influences, Counseling, and the Future -- Ch. 13. Beyond Psychopathology: General Health Risks and Sex Chromosome Abnormalities |
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Ch. 14. Genetic Counseling, Applied Pharmacogenomics, and Gene Therapy -- Ch. 15. The Future of Behavior Genetics |
| Summary |
"This book introduces concepts from the field of behavior genetics at a level readily comprehended by upper-division undergraduates, or graduate students from a variety of disciplines including Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Anthropology and Sociology."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [447]-458) and index |
| Subject |
Behavior genetics.
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| LC no. |
2008027015 |
| ISBN |
9780878930494 |
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0878930493 |
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