Challenging Genetic Determinism

Download or read book Challenging Genetic Determinism written by Louis Maheu and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in genetic research have captured the attention of the media and the public through reports about genetically caused diseases and behaviours. However, all too often the coverage of scientists' innovations has implied that genetic factors alone are responsible for effects ranging from personality and sexual preferences to morbid obesity and intellectual disabilities. Challenging Genetic Determinism argues that hypotheses cannot be based solely on genetic factors but must take into account the context in which these factors occur.