On the Nature of Human Plasticity
Richard M. Lerner
To what extent are human beings capable of changing their physical characteristics and behavioural patterns over the course of their lives? This question has engaged scientists for decades: the fundamental issue is plasticity. In this wide-ranging book, Richard Lerner explores the relevant theory and empirical evidence in a variety of disciplines: molecular genetics, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, evolutionary biology, anthropology, comparative and developmental psychology, and sociology. The processes studied by each of these disciplines show evidence of plasticity. Conclusions about plasticity have important implications for interventions aimed at enhancing human life, as well as for future research agendas. On the Nature of Human Plasticity will be a valuable resource for all those scientists concerned with human development at biological and social levels and for their students.
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Година:
1984
Издание:
First Edition
Издателство:
Cambridge University Press
Език:
english
Страници:
224
ISBN 10:
0521256518
ISBN 13:
9780521256513
Файл:
PDF, 6.34 MB
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english, 1984