There is a growing awareness of the important role that human genetics plays in individual differences in human behavior. 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, Human Development, Education, and Sociology.
Features and Benefits:
- Chapter introductions and highlighted key terms aid student comprehension.
- Text boxes explore issues in depth and figures and tables visually augment text discussion.
- Advanced Topics sections present technical issues at the end of selected chapters.
- Suggested Readings at the end of each chapter to guide students to further information.
An accompanying fully interactive web site introduces students to basic principles of genetics, supplying students with quizzes, learning exercises, articles on advanced topics in genetics, as well as links to a variety of related web resources.
Table of Content
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
About the author
Gregory Carey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and a Faculty Fellow in the Institute for Behavioral Genetics at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He received his Ph.D. in 1978 from the University of Minnesota, and his research within behavior genetics is well known and respected. In addition to teaching Behavior Genetics courses to both undergraduate and graduate students for well over a decade, he has offered seminars on topics such as The Bell Curve, Evolutionary Psychology, and Genetics and Psychopathology. In this book, Dr. Carey combines his own knowledge and background as a researcher and his extensive experience teaching to both undergraduates and graduates within this area.
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