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Blinded by Science - The Social Implications of Epigenetics and Neuroscience (Paperback) Loot Price: R888
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Blinded by Science - The Social Implications of Epigenetics and Neuroscience (Paperback): David Wastell, Susan White

Blinded by Science - The Social Implications of Epigenetics and Neuroscience (Paperback)

David Wastell, Susan White

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In recent years, new areas of biology, especially epigenetics and neuroscience, have enthralled the public imagination. They have been used as powerful arguments for developing social policy in a particular direction, from early intervention in the lives of disadvantaged children to seeking 'biomarkers' as identifiers of criminality. This timely book, written by leading commentators, critically examines the capabilities and limitations of these biotechnologies, exploring their implications for policy and practice. The book will enable social scientists, policy makers, practitioners and interested general readers to understand how the new biologies of epigenetics and neuroscience have increasingly influenced the fields of family policy, mental health, child development and criminal justice. The book will facilitate much needed debate about what makes a good society and how best to build one. It also draws attention to the ways that the uncertainties of the original science are lost in their translation into the everyday world of practice and policy.

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Imprint: Policy Press
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: March 2017
Authors: David Wastell • Susan White
Dimensions: 234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 978-1-4473-2234-4
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Neurosciences
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Genetics (non-medical) > General
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LSN: 1-4473-2234-7
Barcode: 9781447322344

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