"An indispensable introduction to one of the most exciting frontiers in the social sciences, by two of its pioneers. The Genome Factor is filled with surprises, insights, and strokes of ingenuity." --Steven Pinker, Harvard University, author of How the Mind Works "Genomics has transformed many areas of science and promises to do the same for society as a whole. Conley and Fletcher provide an excellent introduction to genomics and a thoughtful analysis of its potential impact on our understanding of an impressive range of topics, including race, IQ, medicine, social policy, and international relations." --Gene E. Robinson, director of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign "Yes, social scientists need genomics, but they need a new genomics that respects the psychological complexities of the individual and cultural activities of human beings. This genomics doesn't fully exist yet, but The Genome Factor shines a bright light down the path that will eventually lead there.

" --Eric Turkheimer, University of Virginia " The Genome Factor is an exhilarating and accessible exploration of dangerous and disputed territory: the role of genes in economic and social life. For anyone interested in poverty, inequality, and social mobility, this will be a rewarding read." --Gregory Clark, author of The Son Also Rises: Surnames and the History of Social Mobility "Sophisticated, imaginative, and intellectually first-rate. I know of no other book that so accessibly pulls together such a vast array of complex material at the intersection of genetics and the social sciences." --Michael J. Shanahan, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill "Novel and timely. Conley and Fletcher cover a wide range of topics in an accessible way, using recent studies and well-chosen metaphors and anecdotes. It is an excellent introduction to the growing area of sociogenomic research.

" --Colter Mitchell, University of Michigan.