Asbury, Kathryn. <br/><br/>
G is for genes :  the impact of genetics on education and achievement / 
Kathryn Asbury and Robert Plomin. 
 - 1 online resource (211 pages). 
 - Understanding children's worlds .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>part one. In theory -- part two. In practice. 
<br/><br/> "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"-- 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781118482797 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Learning ability--Genetic aspects.<br/>Academic achievement.<br/>Behavior genetics.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>LB1134  / .A83 2014 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>370.15/23