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Blinded by Science: The Social Implications of Epigenetics and Neuroscience
David Wastell
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Description for Blinded by Science: The Social Implications of Epigenetics and Neuroscience
Paperback. This timely book critically examines the capabilities and limitations of new areas of biology, especially epigenetics and neuroscience, that are used as powerful arguments for developing social policy in a particular direction, exploring their implications for policy and practice. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 black & white tables, 8 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JPQB; PSAK; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
This timely book critically examines the capabilities and limitations of the new areas of biology that are used as powerful arguments for developing social policy in a particular direction, exploring their implications for policy and practice. It will enable social scientists, policy makers, practitioners and interested general readers to understand how the new biologies of epigenetics and neuroscience have increasingly influenced the fields of family policy, mental health, child development and criminal justice
This timely book critically examines the capabilities and limitations of the new areas of biology that are used as powerful arguments for developing social policy in a particular direction, exploring their implications for policy and practice. It will enable social scientists, policy makers, practitioners and interested general readers to understand how the new biologies of epigenetics and neuroscience have increasingly influenced the fields of family policy, mental health, child development and criminal justice
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447322344
SKU
V9781447322344
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99-50
About David Wastell
David Wastell began his career as a cognitive neuroscientist at Durham University before moving to the Medical School at Manchester, where his interests in technology led him to specialize in Information Systems. He is now Emeritus Professor of Information Systems at Nottingham University. Sue White is Professor of Social Work at the University of Sheffield. She is ... Read more
Reviews for Blinded by Science: The Social Implications of Epigenetics and Neuroscience
Part of the appeal of the book is the unique constellation of expertise and interests that the authors bring to their topic-it is not often you get a neuroscientist and a sociologist working together on a detailed synthesis of their respective fields. The British Journal of Social Work this book provides a wealth of information and helpful ... Read more