Bibliograph

The agile gene, how nature turns on nurture, Matt Ridley

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Label

The agile gene, how nature turns on nurture, Matt Ridley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [283]-306) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The agile gene

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

55893654

Responsibility statement

Matt Ridley

Sub title

how nature turns on nurture

Summary

Documents the 2001 discovery that there are fewer genes in a human genome than previously thought and considers the argument that nurture elements are also largely responsible for human behavior

Table Of Contents

The paragon of animals -- A plethora of instincts -- A convenient jingle -- The madness of causes -- Genes in the fourth dimension -- Formative years -- Learning lessons -- Conundrums of culture -- The seven meanings of "Gene" -- A budget of paradoxical morals

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