"Taboo and genetics. Study of the biological, sociological and psychological foundations of the family" is a profound scientific work that highlights the influence of taboos and genetics on the formation and functioning of families in modern society. The authors, Melvin M. Knight, Phyllis Blanchard, and Iva Lowther Peters, examine this issue from multiple perspectives, including biological, sociological, and psychological aspects. In their book, the authors explore important topics related to evolution, heredity, traditions, value systems, and interactions within the family. They analyze the influence of taboos on the formation of interpersonal relationships, and also consider the genetic aspects of heredity as an important component of the functioning of family relationships. The book "Taboo and Genetics" is addressed not only to scientists in the field of genetics, sociology and psychology, but also to a wide range of readers who are interested in issues of family relationships and the influence of heredity on human behavior. The authors offer a new perspective on this issue, emphasizing the integration of various scientific disciplines for a better understanding of the modern family and its role in society."