G is for genes : : the impact of genetics on education and achievement / / Kathryn Asbury and Robert Plomin.

"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...

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Place / Publishing House:Chichester, West Sussex : : John Wiley & Sons,, [2014]
2014
Year of Publication:2014
Language:English
Series:Understanding children's worlds
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Physical Description:1 online resource (211 pages).
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