G is for genes : the impact of genetics on education and achievement / Kathryn Asbury and Robert Plomin. [electronic resource] Asbury, Kathryn, author. Plomin, Robert, 1948- author. Learning ability Genetic aspects. Academic achievement. Behavior genetics. LB1134 .A83 2013eb 370.15/23 23 Edition statement from running title area. Includes bibliographical references and index. Online resource; title from PDF title page (Wiley, viewed November 12, 2013). "G is for Genes shows how a dialogue between geneticists and educationalists can have beneficial results for the education of all children--and can also benefit schools, teachers, and society at large.-Draws on behavioral genetic research from around the world, including the UK-based Twins' Early Development Study (TEDS), one of the largest twin studies in the world -Offers a unique viewpoint by bringing together genetics and education, disciplines with a historically difficult relationship -Shows that genetic influence is not the same as genetic determinism and that the environment matters at least as much as genes -Designed to spark a public debate about what naturally-occurring individual differences mean for education and equality"-- Provided by publisher. 2014 Text 1 online resource (xii, 197 pages). http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118482766 eng Understanding children's worlds ; 13 Understanding children's worlds ; 13. G is for genes. G is for genes.