The new insights into genetics, talent, and IQ Shenk, David 1966- creator text bibliography nyu New York Anchor Books 2011 1st Anchor Books ed. monographic eng

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xii, 380 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. "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. David Shenk. Includes bibliographical references (p. [349]-373). Nature and nurture Gifted persons Genetic psychology BF341 .S54 2011 155.2/34 9780307387301 2011380225 DLC 110318 20250725130002.0 16697936