Asbury, Kathryn creator author. Plomin, Robert 1948- author. text bibliography Electronic books. Electronic books. enk 2014 First edition. monographic eng

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1 online resource (xii, 197 pages). "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"-- Part one. In theory -- part two. In practice. Kathryn Asbury and Robert Plomin. Edition statement from running title area. Includes bibliographical references and index. Learning ability Genetic aspects Academic achievement Behavior genetics PSYCHOLOGY Education & Training EDUCATION Essays EDUCATION Organizations & Institutions EDUCATION Reference Academic achievement Behavior genetics Learning ability Genetic aspects LB1134 .A83 2013eb 370.15/23 PSY012000 Asbury, Kathryn. Chichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons, 2013 (DLC) 2013017491 (OCoLC)813392450 9781118482797 1118482794 9781118482766 111848276X http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118482766 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118482766 N$T 130910 20171106092108.0 ocn857792973 eng