On the Nature of Human Plasticity

By: Richard M. Lerner

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Hardcover | 18 February 1985

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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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Non-Fiction Science Biology, Life Sciences Life Sciences in General Neurosciences Psychology Psychological Theory, Systems, Schools of Thought & Viewpoints Physiological & Neuro-Psychology, Biopsychology Cognition & Cognitive Psychology Medicine Clinical & Internal Medicine Neurology & Clinical Neurophysiology

Foreword
Preface
Perspectives on plasticity
The life-span view of human development: philosophical, historical and substantive bases
Gene making, recombinant DNA technology and gene transfer: toward true gene therapy
Neuroanatomical bases of human plasticity
Human neurochemistry and the role of neurotransmitters
Evolutionary biology and hominid evolution
Comparative-developmental psychological bases of plasticity
Individual and group interdependencies
Toward future multidisciplinary efforts
Conclusions: on the limits of plasticity and the plasticity of limits
References
Indexes
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