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Biology and Politics: The Cutting Edge
Albert Somit
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Description for Biology and Politics: The Cutting Edge
Hardcover. Examines the research in the study of biology and politics. This book explores the linkage between evolution, genetics and politics with initial chapters on abandoned baby legislation, a model of action and norms, and the biopolitics of primates. It also features chapters on how to use neuroimaging techniques to study political behaviour. Editor(s): Somit, Albert; Peterson, Steven A. Series Editor(s): Somit, Albert; Peterson, Steven A. Series: Research in Biopolitics. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 151 x 25. Weight in Grams: 524.
This volume examines cutting edge research in the study of biology and politics. Following an introduction from the editors it is divided into two main sections. The first part of the book explores the linkage between evolution, genetics and politics with initial chapters on abandoned baby legislation, a model of action and norms, and the biopolitics of primates. The next four chapters have a special focus on the use of twin studies to study political phenomena and provide a biological critique of twin studies, phenotypic measurement issues and twin studies, a survey of twin studies research, and an example of ... Read more
This volume examines cutting edge research in the study of biology and politics. Following an introduction from the editors it is divided into two main sections. The first part of the book explores the linkage between evolution, genetics and politics with initial chapters on abandoned baby legislation, a model of action and norms, and the biopolitics of primates. The next four chapters have a special focus on the use of twin studies to study political phenomena and provide a biological critique of twin studies, phenotypic measurement issues and twin studies, a survey of twin studies research, and an example of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Series
Research in Biopolitics
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Bingley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780857245793
SKU
V9780857245793
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