The Gene Illusion

"The Gene Illusion" ["The Gene Illusion: Genetic research in psychiatry and psychology under the microscope", Joseph, J (2003). PCCS Books. ISBN 1-898059-47-0] is a book by clinical psychologist Jay Joseph [ [http://www.shropsych.org/jayinterview.pdf An interview with Jay Joseph] ] , published in 2003, which challenges the evidence underlying genetic theories in psychiatry and psychology. Focusing primarily on twin and adoption studies, he attempts to debunk the methodologies used to establish genetic contributions to schizophrenia, criminal behaviour, and IQ. Joseph's criticisms of genetic research in psychiatry have found their place within the "anti-psychiatry" movement. Joseph published his second book, The Missing Gene: Psychiatry, Heredity, and the Fruitless Search for Genes in 2006. In addition to other topics, he examines the claim that autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder have a genetic basis. Joseph concludes that the evidence in support of genetics in these areas is weak. His conclusions have been widely criticized by the scientific community. [Hanson, D. (2005) The Gene Illusion Confusion. PsycCRITIQUES, 50, no 52, art 10]

See also

* Biopsychiatry controversy
* Biological psychiatry
* Inheritance of intelligence
* Genetic and environmental influences in schizophrenia

References

External links

* [http://www.jayjoseph.net/ Jay Joseph's Web site]
* A review of the Gene Illusion: [http://human-nature.com/nibbs/03/joseph.html "The Fallacy of the 50% Concordance Rate for Schizophrenia in Identical Twins".] by Leo, J (2003). "Human Nature Review" 3: 406-415.