Principles of Behavioral Genetics - Softcover

Anholt, Dr. Robert R.H.

 
9780123725752: Principles of Behavioral Genetics
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0123725755 ISBN 13: 9780123725752
Publisher: Academic Press, 2009

Synopsis

Principles of Behavioral Genetics presents the field of behavioral genetics. It emphasizes unifying principles, which, as a comprehensive discipline, encompasses not only studies of model organisms but the study of people, as well. Along with addressing behavior as a consequence of genetics, the book demonstrates the neurobiological and ecological aspects of behavioral genetics. In addition, it discusses evolutionary genetics and gene flow populations in relation to behavioral genetics. The book starts by discussing the history of the young field of behavioral genetics, and it continues with a description of the fundamental functions and the organization of the nervous system. The book goes on to offer basic topics related to quantitative genetic principles, and it focuses on a wide range of commonly studied behaviors, including chemoreception, circadian activity and sleep, social behaviors, locomotion, learning and memory, and addiction. This book will be a valuable resource for future generations of scientists who focus on the field of behavioral genetics.

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About the Author

Robert R.H. Anholt works in the W.M. Keck Center for Behavioral Biology at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA

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Publisher
Academic Press
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0123725755
ISBN 13 
9780123725752
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
344