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Further Details Title: Biology and Politics Condition: New Subtitle: The Cutting Edge EAN: 9780857245793 ISBN: 9780857245793 Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited Format: Hardback Release Date: 03/25/2011 Description: This volume examines cutting edge research in the study of biology and politics. Following an introduction from the editors it is divided into two main sections. The first part of the book explores the linkage between evolution, genetics and politics with initial chapters on abandoned baby legislation, a model of action and norms, and the biopolitics of primates. The next four chapters have a special focus on the use of twin studies to study political phenomena and provide a biological critique of twin studies, phenotypic measurement issues and twin studies, a survey of twin studies research, and an example of using twin studies to explore politically relevant behaviour. The second section looks at the relationship of brain science to our understanding of politics. With respect to the applicability of brain science it features chapters summarizing what literature exists as well as how to use neuroimaging techniques to study political behaviour. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 234mm Item Length: 156mm Item Width: 25mm Item Weight: 522g Contributor: Albert Somit (Edited by), Steven A. Peterson (Edited by), Albert Somit (Series edited by), Steven A. Peterson (Series edited by) Genre: Society & Culture Topic: Social Sciences, Law & Politics Book Series: Research in Biopolitics Author: Albert Somit Release Year: 2011 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.