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Born That Way William Wright

Born That Way By William Wright

Born That Way by William Wright

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A stimulating and highly readable account of the world of genetic research and molecular biology and its findings over the last half-century. Challenges common assumptions and theories of what determines our personality and behaviour.

Born That Way Summary

Born That Way: Genes, Behavior, Personality by William Wright

Taking the nature vs. nurture debate to a new level, this fascinating, comprehensive journey into the world of genetic research and molecular biology offers a fresh assessment of the work that has been done in this relatively new field during the last half century-work that has demolished common assumptions and overturned existing theories about what determines our personality and behavior.

Born That Way Reviews

An intriguing survey of genetic influence. -- TheBookwatch, October 1999
A stimulating and highly readable introduction to the nature-nurture debate. . . . Essential for those who want to keep pace with the rapidly evolving sciences that seek to tell us exactly who we are. -- The New York Times Book Review
...well-written and forceful. -- Washington Times
A gifted writer and an astute observer...offers an informative and engrossing account. -- Library Journal
Precise and witty, sensitive and forward looking. -- Booklist

About William Wright

William Wright grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Yale University. He is the author of many books and articles. Wright lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and Key West, Florida.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Chemistry of Self; Chapter 2 Birth of A Study; Chapter 3 Desperately Seeking Twins; Chapter 4 Cosmic Secrets of Twins; Chapter 5 Minnesota's Triumphs; Chapter 6 Two Dogs Named Toy; Chapter 7 More Weirdness; Chapter 8 Other Behavioral Genetics Studies; Chapter 9 Stars of the New Field; Chapter 10 The Other End-Searching the DNA; Chapter 11 Moving Right Along the Double Helix; Chapter 12 The UPS and Downs of Human Nature; Chapter 13 Short and Happy Life of the Tabula Rasa; Chapter 14 Surviving the Jensen Furor; Chapter 15 Oh So Political Science; Chapter 16 Scientists in Denial; Chapter 17 Violent Crime in the Maryland Woods; Chapter 18 Conclusions;

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GOR006566346
9780415924948
0415924944
Born That Way: Genes, Behavior, Personality by William Wright
William Wright
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
20210809
320
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