Dependent Gene: The Fallacy of "Nature vs. Nurture" (Lst)

Title: Dependent Gene: The Fallacy of "Nature vs. Nurture" (Lst)
Author: David S Moore
ISBN: 9780716740247
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
Published: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Edition: 1rst
Number of Pages: 320
Publisher Description: True or false?
Eye color is determined solely by genes
Genes limit our potential
Some traits are more genetic than others
Surprisingly, all of these statements are false. We continually hear about new studies that tell us genes are responsible for traits like obesity, depression, breast cancer, violent behavior, and others. But contrary to public opinion, genes don't determine the final form of any of our traits, even biological ones like hair and eye color.
David S. Moore's The Dependent Gene is the first accessible book to show how all traits are caused by complex, dependent interactions, between genes and the environment. In clear, elegant language, Moore investigates how these interactions occur at every stage of biological and psychological development-from a single fertilized egg to a full-grown adult.
Our beliefs about where traits come from affect how we think about parenting, education, crime, health care, reproduction, and other social issues. In addition, biotechnological advances like cloning and DNA "fingerprinting" have made more important than ever before to understand the role of genetic factors in trait development. An enlightening guide to this brave new world, The Dependent Gene empowers readers to take control of their own destiny.