Human genetics for the social sciences
By: by Gregory Carey.
Series: Advanced psychology texts -- v. 4
Publisher: Sage Publications
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks
Language: eng
Number of pages: 506
Subjects: Human genetics; Behavior genetics; Social sciences
Description: "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, education, and sociology."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 454-478) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Lemonade; title: The cell; title: DNA and the genetic code; title: Epigenesis and genetic regulation; title: Mendelian traits and behavior; title: DCGC disorders with complex genetics; title: The new genetics C techniques for DNA analysis; title: Chromosomes and chromosomal anomalies; title: Mendel; title: Morgan and linkage; title: The association study; title: Introduction to module 2C evolution; title: The five forces behind human evolution; title: Human evolution; title: Introduction to evolutionary psychology; title: Principles of evolutionary psychology; title: Introduciton to module IIIC individual differences; title: Quantitative genetics IC important concepts; title: Quantitative genetics IC important concepts; title: Quantitative genetics IIC estimation and testing; title: Genes, IQ scores, and social status: I. The phenotype of IQ // Genes, IQ scores and social status: II. Genetic epidemiology; title: Personality; title: Schizophrenia; title: Antisocial behavior and violence.