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Author:

Shenk, David, 1966-

Title:

The genius in all of us : New insights into genetics, talent, and IQ / David Shenk.

Edition:

First Anchor Books ed.

Publisher:

Anchor Booksa division of Random House, Inc.,

Copyright Date:

2011, c2010

Description:

xii, 377 p. ; cm.

Subject:

Genes.
Ability--Genetic aspects.
Intellect--Genetic aspects.
Intelligence of animals.

Notes:

Includes bibliographic references.

Contents:

The argument -- Introduction: The kid -- Part I : The myth of gifts -- 1. Genes 2.0--How genes really work -- 2. Intelligence is a process, not a thing -- 3. The end of "giftedness" (and the true source of talent) -- 4. The similarities and disimilarities of twins -- 5. Prodigies and late bloomers -- 6. Can white men jump? Ethnicity, genes, culture, and success -- 7. How to be a genius (or merely great) -- 8. How to ruin (or inspire) a kid -- 9. How to foster a culture of excellence -- 10. Genes 2.1--How to improve your genes -- Epilogue: Ted Williams Field -- Sources and notes, clarifications and amplifications -- Bibliography -- Acknowledgments.

ISBN:

0307387305
9780307387301 (pbk.)

Locations:

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)