Unique: The New Science of Human Individuality by David J. Linden (English) Hard

Description: Unique by David J. Linden The science of what makes you, you FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As a scientist, David Linden had devoted his career to understanding the brain processes and behaviors that are common to us all. That is, until a few years ago, when he found himself on OKCupid. Looking through that vast catalog of human difference, he got to thinking, where does it all come from? Why does one person have perfect pitch, a taste for hoppy beer, and an aversion to bathroom selfies? That is, what makes you, you, and me, me?In Unique, David Linden tells a riveting and accessible story of human individuality. Exploring topics that touch all of our lives-among them sexuality, gender identity, food preferences, biological rhythms, mood, personality, memory, and intelligence-Linden shows that human individuality is not simply a matter of nature versus nurture. Rather, it is a product of the complex, and often counterintuitive, interplay between our genetic blueprints and our experiences. Experience isnt just the how your parents reared you, but the diseases you have had, the foods you have eaten, the bacteria that reside in your body, the weather during your early development, and the technology youve been exposed to. Drawing all those factors together, Linden argues that human individuality is key to how we live as individuals and groups and explores how questions of individuality are informing social discussions of morality, public policy, religion, healthcare, education, and law.Like Carl Zimmers She Has Her Mothers Laugh and Robert Sapolskys Behave, Unique unveils a new vista on the intricacies of human existence. But, for all its brilliance and insight, this is no weighty academic tome. Told with Lindens unusual combination of authority and openness, seriousness of purpose and a great sense of humor, Unique sets a new standard for what popular science can be. Author Biography David J. Linden is a professor of neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where his lab studies memory storage and recovery of function after brain injury. He is the author of three previous books: Touch, The Accidental Mind, and The Compass of Pleasure. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Review "A master at explaining tricky concepts, David Linden has pulled together impressive strands of radical research from genetics to sexuality to our food selection, peppered with amusing anecdotes. We may know who we are, but we should be more conscious of judging others. This book will provoke a fruitful debate."--György Buzsaki, author of The Brain from Inside Out"A sturdy, scientifically grounded, and anecdotally engaging study of the factors that shape us."--Kirkus"Bucking the currents of predetermination arising from personal genomics and biomarkers, David Linden examines the most fascinating aspect of biology -- everyone is different. Read Lindens book to learn how and why we are all unique."--R.Douglas Fields, author of Electric Brain"Im not average, and neither are you. In a fascinating new book, Linden explains how we become our individual selves -- leaving behind the stale concept of nature versus nurture to reveal a recipe based on a broad range of experiences and predispositions, spiced with a dash of just plain luck. Informative and fun to read!"--Sandra Aamodt, author of Welcome to Your Brain"Linden neither falters nor apologizes. . . . Thats the kind of clarity we need more of in popular science books like this."--New York Times Book Review"Linden takes us on a colorful journey through our dreams, memories, and senses, exploring how social experience and genes interact to shape each of us as individual human beings. Along the way he combines personal stories, real world analogies, current scientific research, and his own insights to confront the challenging topics of race, sex, gender, and intelligence. A thoughtful, fresh and enjoyable look at ourselves."--Robin Lester, professor of neurobiology at University of Alabama at Birmingham"Very welcome".--Clare Wilson, New Scientist Review Quote "A master at explaining tricky concepts, David Linden has pulled together impressive strands of radical research from genetics to sexuality to our food selection, peppered with amusing anecdotes. We may know who we are, but we should be more conscious of judging others. This book will provoke a fruitful debate."-- Gy Promotional "Headline" The science of what makes you, you Details ISBN1541698886 Short Title Unique Pages 336 Publisher Basic Books Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1541698886 ISBN-13 9781541698888 Format Hardcover Subtitle The New Science of Human Individuality DEWEY 155.22 Author David J. Linden Imprint Basic Books Country of Publication United States Illustrations 12 Figures, 5 Illustrations, black & white AU Release Date 2020-11-05 NZ Release Date 2020-11-05 US Release Date 2020-11-05 Publication Date 2020-11-05 UK Release Date 2020-11-05 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137749797;

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