Overview
Covers the most current issues in behavior genetics such as schizophrenia, autism, alcoholism, smoking, and drug abuse and the role that behavior genetics play in these behaviors
Features contributions from behavior geneticists and psychologists who share their latest empirical findings
Utilizes the latest molecular techniques and methodologies that students can apply to future research
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Table of contents (34 chapters)
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Introduction
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Quantitative Methods and Models
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Genetics of Cognition
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Genetics of Personality
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Reviews
From the reviews:
“To write the 34 chapters, Dr. Kim is to be congratulated on assembling a team of the leading behavior geneticists currently working in the field. … this is an important contribution to behavior genetics reference literature and is certainly useful for behavior geneticists wanting a readily accessible survey of any topic it covers. Among the striking features of this handbook are the quality of the historical introductions and the high level of scholarship in the chapters. We expect this handbook will be widely used.” (John K. Hewitt, Marty Hahn and Christina Hewitt, Behavior Genetics, Vol. 40, May, 2010)
“The handbook of behavior genetics (HBG) includes a diverse and fairly comprehensive compilation of chapters on topics ranging from human behavioral laterality to animal models of aggression. … HBG an excellent companion text for undergraduate and graduate courses on behavior genetics, recommended reading for scientists seeking an introduction to the research area and a fine reference for the seasoned behavior genetics investigator. … Overall, HBG is good reading for the novice and the aficionado … .” (Arpana Agrawal, Frontiers in Behavioral and Psychiatric Genetics, April, 2012)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Dr. Yong-Kyu Kim is currently an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Georgia. Dr. Kim has been an editorial board member of Behavior Genetics since 2002 (currently he is one of the Associate Editors) and is a very active member of the Behavior Genetics Association, which is the society affiliated with the journal.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Handbook of Behavior Genetics
Editors: Yong-Kyu Kim
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-76727-7
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York 2009
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-76726-0Published: 01 April 2009
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-6747-3Published: 24 June 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-76727-7Published: 25 March 2009
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIV, 564
Number of Illustrations: 97 b/w illustrations
Topics: Human Genetics, Psychiatry, Biological Psychology