the impact of genetics on education and achievement Asbury, Kathryn. creator Plomin, Robert 1948- text bibliography Electronic books. enk 2014 2014 monographic eng 1 online resource (211 pages). "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"-- part one. In theory -- part two. In practice. Kathryn Asbury and Robert Plomin. Includes bibliographical references and index. Learning ability Genetic aspects Academic achievement Behavior genetics LB1134 .A83 2014eb 370.15/23 Asbury, Kathryn. Chichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons, [2014] xii, 197 pages (DLC) 2013017491 9781118482797 (e-book) http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10756835 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10756835 CaPaEBR 130730 ebr10756835 eng