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The Genius in All of Us|David Shenk

The Genius in All of Us : New Insights into Genetics, Talent, and IQ

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"Fresh insights into the nature of exceptional peformance.... A deeply interesting and important book" (New York Times Book Review) that offers a revolutionary and life-changing message on the new science of human potential.

Is true greatness obtainable from everyday means and everyday genes? Conventional wisdom says no, that a lucky few are simply born with certain gifts. Now you can forget everything you think you know about genes, talent, and intelligence, and take a look at the amazing new evidence. Here, interweaving cutting-edge research from numerous scientific fields, David Shenk offers a new view of human potential, giving readers more of a sense of ownership over their accomplishments, and freeing parents from the bonds of genetic determinism. As Shenk points out, our genes are not a "blueprint" that dictate individual destinies. Rather we are all the product of interplay between genes and outside stimuli--a dynamic that we can influence. It is a revolutionary and life-changing message.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780307387301
  • ISBN-10: 0307387305
  • Publisher: Anchor Books
  • Publish Date: March 2011
  • Dimensions: 8 x 5.32 x 0.84 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.82 pounds
  • Page Count: 400

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