Behavioral Genetics

By Valerie S. Knopik, Robert Plomin, John C. DeFries, et al.

Book Overview

For over four decades, Behavioral Genetics has explored the crossroads where psychology and genetics meet, advancing step by step with this dynamic area of research as new discoveries emerge. The new Sixth Edition takes its place as the clearest, most up-to-date overview of human and animal behavioral genetics available, introducing students to the field's underlying principles, defining experiments, recent advances, and ongoing controversies.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1429242159
• ISBN13: 9781429242158
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Worth Publishers, Incorporated
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Excellent introduction

This is an excellent introduction to a potentially complex paradigm. The concepts are presented in clear and simple language. Examples are used from the current literature to illustrate the points being discussed. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Behavioural Genetics