Misbehaving Science: Controversy and the Development of Behavior Genetics by Aaron Panofsky

Misbehaving Science: Controversy and the Development of Behavior Genetics

Aaron Panofsky

321 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

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For readers fascinated by the intricate dance between science, power, and controversy, Misbehaving Science: Controversy and the Development of Behavior Genetics by Aaron Panofsky offers a gripping exploration of the complex, often fraught world of behavior genetics, where the pursuit of knowledge is inextricably linked to the struggle for authority and legitimacy.

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Behavior genetics has always been a breeding ground for controversies. From the "criminal chromosome" to the "gay gene," claims about the influence of genes like these have led to often vitriolic national debates about race, class, and inequality....

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