Genetics in the Madhouse: The Unknown History of Human Heredity by Theodore M. P

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Genetics in the Madhouse by Theodore M. Porter The untold story of how hereditary data in mental hospitals gave rise to the science of human heredityIn the early 1800s, a century before there was any concept of the gene, physicians in insane asylums began to record causes of madness in their admission books. Almost from the beginning, they pointed to heredity as the most important of these FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The untold story of how hereditary data in mental hospitals gave rise to the science of human heredityIn the early 1800s, a century before there was any concept of the gene, physicians in insane asylums began to record causes of madness in their admission books. Almost from the beginning, they pointed to heredity as the most important of these causes. Genetics in the Madhouse is the untold story of how the collection of hereditary data in asylums and prisons gave rise to a new science of human heredity. Theodore Porter looks at the institutional use of innovative quantitative practices-such as pedigree charts and censuses of mental illness-that were worked out in the madhouse long before the manipulation of DNA became possible in the lab. Genetics in the Madhouse brings to light the hidden history behind modern genetics and deepens our appreciation of the moral issues at stake in data work conducted at the border of subjectivity and science. Author Biography Theodore M. Porter is Distinguished Professor of History and holds the Peter Reill Chair at the University of California, Los Angeles. His books include Karl Pearson: The Scientific Life in a Statistical Age (Princeton). Review "Winner of the Pfizer Award, History of Science Society""Winner of the Cheiron Book Prize, Cheiron: The International Society for the History of Behavioral & Social Sciences""One of Science News Favorite Science Books of 2018" Long Description The untold story of how hereditary data in mental hospitals gave rise to the science of human heredityIn the early 1800s, a century before there was any concept of the gene, physicians in insane asylums began to record causes of madness in their admission books. Almost from the beginning, they pointed to heredity as the most important of these causes. Genetics in the Madhouse is the untold story of how the collection of hereditary data in asylums and prisons gave rise to a new science of human heredity. Theodore Porter looks at the institutional use of innovative quantitative practices-such as pedigree charts and censuses of mental illness-that were worked out in the madhouse long before the manipulation of DNA became possible in the lab. Genetics in the Madhouse brings to light the hidden history behind modern genetics and deepens our appreciation of the moral issues at stake in data work conducted at the border of subjectivity and science. Review Quote "Winner of the Pfizer Award, History of Science Society" Details ISBN0691203237 Publisher Princeton University Press Year 2020 ISBN-10 0691203237 ISBN-13 9780691203232 Format Paperback Author Theodore M. Porter Pages 464 Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle The Unknown History of Human Heredity Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Short Title Genetics in the Madhouse Language English Publication Date 2020-07-14 UK Release Date 2020-07-14 NZ Release Date 2020-07-14 US Release Date 2020-07-14 Illustrations 20 b/w illus. DEWEY 363.92 Alternative 9780691164540 AU Release Date 2020-09-21 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161697536;

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