Behavioral neurogenetics beyond determinism
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Published:1999-10
Issue:5
Volume:22
Page:890-891
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ISSN:0140-525X
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Container-title:Behavioral and Brain Sciences
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Behav Brain Sci
Abstract
Rose's Lifelines justifiably attacks the rigid
genetic determinism that pervades the popular press and even some
scientific writing. Genes do not equate with destiny. However,
Rose's argument should not be taken too far: genes do
influence behavior, in animals as well as in man.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Behavioral Neuroscience,Physiology,Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology