This text is designed to introduce students in the biological and behavioral sciences to the field of behavioral genetics. A primary aim of behavioral and neural genetics is to discover the causes of serious disorders of the human mind and nervous system, ranging from neurological defects such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases to less distinct but more common problems such as alcoholism, depression, and learning disabilities. In addition to simple genetic causes of defects in complex human behaviors, environmental factors play important roles and it is not sufficient to learn only about genes and other molecules. Psychological processes influence what happens at the molecular level. Written by a renowned team of researchers and professors, this text tackles the challenge of comprehending the larger system of connections that results in both normal and abnormal behaviors. It provides sufficient background knowledge in all areas that are essential for understanding the fundamental ideas and methods of behavioral and neural genetics. It presents both the molecular and statistical approaches to behavioral and neural genetics.
In a survey done at the Society for Neuroscience, this field was the top choice for new books.
- ISBN10 1405118121
- ISBN13 9781405118125
- Publish Date 22 December 2006
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 11 May 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Imprint Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 400
- Language English