Handbook Of Developmental Science Behavior And Genetics

Download or read book Handbook of Developmental Science, Behavior, and Genetics written by Kathryn E. Hood and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Developmental Science, Behavior, and Genetics brings together the cutting-edge theory, research and methodology that contribute to our current scientific understanding of the role of genetics in the developmental system. • Commemorates the historically important contributions made by Gilbert Gottlieb in comparative psychology and developmental science • Includes an international group of contributors who are among the most respected behavioral and biological scientists working today • Examines the scientific basis for rejecting the reductionism and counterfactual approach to understanding the links between genes, behavior, and development • Documents the current status of comparative psychology and developmental science and provides the foundation for future scientific progress in the field