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The Limits and Lies of Human Genetic Research - Dangers For Social Policy (Hardcover): Jonathan Michael Kaplan

The Limits and Lies of Human Genetic Research - Dangers For Social Policy (Hardcover)

Jonathan Michael Kaplan

Series: Reflective Bioethics

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In The Limits and Lies of Human Genetic Research, Jonathan Kaplan weighs in on the controversial subject of the roles genes play in determining aspects of physical and behavioural human variation. Kapan argues that genetic research is inadequate to support the conclusions that are often drawn in the media and technical journals about the genetic causes of such human traits as intelligence, depression, obesity, criminality and violence, and homosexuality. His concern lies in the ways that conclusions about the `genetic' causes of certain human traits can be and do get used in legal, political and social decision making. Limits and Lies makes the case that neither the information we have on genes nor on the environment is sufficient to explain the complex variations among humans.

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Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Reflective Bioethics
Release date:	July 2000
First published:	2000
Authors:	Jonathan Michael Kaplan
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	236
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-92637-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-92637-8
Barcode:	9780415926379