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With the advent of the Human Genome Project there have been many claims for the genetic origins of complex human behavior including insanity, criminality, and intelligence. But what does it really mean to call something "genetic"? This is the fundamental question that Sahotra Sarkar's book addresses. This important book clarifies the meaning of the term "genetic," shows how molecular studies have affected genetics, and provides the philosophical background necessary to understand the debates over the Human Genome Project. It will be of particular interest to professionals and students in the philosophy of science, the history of science, and the social studies of science, medicine, and technology.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780521637138
  • ISBN-10: 0521637139
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Publish Date: October 1998
  • Dimensions: 8.95 x 6.02 x 0.58 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.77 pounds
  • Page Count: 260

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