Denis R.Alexander
Are We Slaves to our Genes?
Are We Slaves to our Genes?
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Our genes do not control our destiny, as genetic determinism only applies in certain medical conditions and our world-views have a greater influence on our behaviors. Denis Alexander's book offers tools for understanding and assessing the latest genetic discoveries critically.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 275 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2020
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
The prevailing notion holds that our genomes, each distinct except for identical twins, wield ultimate control over our fate. However, the latest genetic breakthroughs refute this notion. While genetic variation does contribute to variations in human behaviors, it generally does not diminish our inherent free will. Genetic determinism becomes relevant primarily in specific medical contexts, such as certain psychiatric disorders. In his book, Denis Alexander compellingly argues that we are not slaves to our genes. He elucidates how specific genes influence molecular predispositions toward certain behaviors. Nevertheless, it is our worldviews, transcending the realm of science, that exert a far greater influence on our actions. These worldviews shape our perceptions of how the latest genetic discoveries should or should not be applied. Written in an engaging and accessible style, Alexander's book provides valuable tools for critically understanding and evaluating these groundbreaking genetic discoveries.
Weight: 382g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108445054
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