{"product_id":"9780199559909","title":"How Genes Influence Behavior","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow important are genetic influences on behavior?\u003cbr\u003eHow many genes influence an individual behavior, and how much influence does a single gene have? \u003cbr\u003eHow do genes interact with the environment to influence the development of behavioral traits?\u003cbr\u003eWhat are the differences between humans and 'simpler' organisms when it comes to the genetic control of behavior? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Genes Influence Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique introduction to behavioral genetics, which combines conceptual rigor with accessibility to answer questions such as these—answers that carry important implications for the nature of who we are. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering unparalleled insights into how behavioral genetics is probed through real-world research, it considers evidence from humans and the major model organisms of mouse, fruit-fly and nematode worm to demonstrate how much of our current understanding of the genetic basis of human behavior stems from our exploration of other animals. Further, it uses these studies to connect the key themes of the book—the nature of gene action, and the inter-relationship of genetic and environmental influences on behavior-across organisms, highlighting key commonalities and differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also shows the major impact that neurobiology is having on our understanding of the field, to give a true depiction of behavioral genetics in the 21st century. However, care is taken throughout not to overwhelm the reader with scientific detail. Instead, the authors make the book fun to read without sacrificing accuracy or devaluing the complexity of the subject matter: they 'personalize' the science, mixing more standard narrative with biographical details to make the subject come alive. \u003cbr\u003eWith the media filled with talk of the discovery of genes 'for' an array of human behaviors, there has never been a more pressing need for today's students—tomorrow's researchers—to be equipped with a clear, balanced view of the field. \u003ci\u003eHow Genes Influence Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect guide for all students, delivered in the words of three researchers who have witnessed first-hand the emergence of this fascinating field, and whose own investigations have been central to our current understanding of it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47009082114288,"sku":"9780199559909","price":67.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780199559909_p0.jpg?v=1763671281","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780199559909","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}