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A Brief Family and Academic Biography of Benson E. Ginsburg

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This is a brief personal biography of Benson E. Ginsburg, my friend, colleague and mentor. This is personal in several ways. First, it is about Benson’s family as well as his career. Second, much of what I write is based on discussions with Benson. Third, after 1960, Benson’s story is a big part of my story. I have been there for more than 50 years as it has unfolded.

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  1. Department of Psychology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269-1020, USA

    Stephen C. Maxson

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The paper originated in a festschrift, nurturing the Genome, to honor Benson E. Ginsburg on June 2, 2002 and is part of a special issue of Behavior Genetics based on that festschrift.

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Maxson, S.C. A Brief Family and Academic Biography of Benson E. Ginsburg. Behav Genet 41, 783–786 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10519-011-9458-1

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