Blinded by science: The social implications of epigenetics and neuroscience

Authors

  • David Wastell
  • Susan White

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol29iss2id412

Abstract

Book review by Liz Beddoe.

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doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1332/204674315X14479283041843

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Published

2017-07-26

How to Cite

Wastell, D., & White, S. (2017). Blinded by science: The social implications of epigenetics and neuroscience. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 29(2), 151–153. https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol29iss2id412

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 2 (2017): Special issue

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Book Reviews

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