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A top behavioral geneticist argues DNA inherited from our parents at conception can predict our psychological strengths and weaknesses.
This “modern classic” on genetics and nature vs. nurture is “one of the most direct and unapologetic takes on the topic ever written” (Boston Review).
In Blueprint, behavioral geneticist Robert Plomin describes how the DNA revolution has made DNA personal by giving us the power to predict our psychological strengths and weaknesses from birth. A century of genetic research shows that DNA differences inherited from our parents are the consistent lifelong sources of our psychological individuality—the blueprint that makes us who we are.
Plomin reports that genetics explains more about the psychological differences among people than all other factors combined. Nature, not nurture, is what makes us who we are. Plomin explores the implications of these findings, drawing some provocative conclusions—among them that parenting styles don't really affect children's outcomes once genetics is taken into effect.
This book offers readers a unique insider’s view of the exciting synergies that came from combining genetics and psychology.
Editions of Blueprint
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780262537988
- EBook
- ISBN 9780262357753
- EBook
- ISBN 9780262357760
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A top behavioral geneticist argues DNA inherited from our parents at conception can predict our psychological strengths and weaknesses.
This “modern classic” on genetics and nature vs. nurture is “one of the most direct and unapologetic takes on the topic ever written” (Boston Review).
In Blueprint, behavioral geneticist Robert Plomin describes how the DNA revolution has made DNA personal by giving us the power to predict our psychological strengths and weaknesses from birth. A century of genetic research shows that DNA differences inherited from our parents are the consistent lifelong sources of our psychological individuality—the blueprint that makes us who we are.
Plomin reports that genetics explains more about the psychological differences among people than all other factors combined. Nature, not nurture, is what makes us who we are. Plomin explores the implications of these findings, drawing some provocative conclusions—among them that parenting styles don't really affect children's outcomes once genetics is taken into effect.
This book offers readers a unique insider’s view of the exciting synergies that came from combining genetics and psychology.
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What is Blueprint about?
A top behavioral geneticist argues DNA inherited from our parents at conception can predict our psychological strengths and weaknesses.
This “modern classic” on genetics and nature vs. nurture is “one of the most direct and unapologetic takes on the topic ever written” (Boston Review).
In Blueprint, behavioral geneticist Robert Plomin describes how the DNA revolution has made DNA personal by giving us the power to predict our psychological strengths and weaknesses from birth. A century of genetic research shows that DNA differences inherited from our parents are the consistent lifelong sources of our psychological individuality—the blueprint that makes us who we are.
Plomin reports that genetics explains more about the psychological differences among people than all other factors combined. Nature, not nurture, is what makes us who we are. Plomin explores the implications of these findings, drawing some provocative conclusions—among them that parenting styles don't really affect children's outcomes once genetics is taken into effect.
This book offers readers a unique insider’s view of the exciting synergies that came from combining genetics and psychology.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Blueprint?
Mathematics and Science > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Genetics (non-medical)
Where can I read a sample of Blueprint?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780262537988
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Blueprint?
Robert Plomin
Who is the Publisher of the book Blueprint?
MIT Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Blueprint is available as paperback(ISBN 9780262537988) and ebook(ISBN 9780262357753) and ebook(ISBN 9780262357760)
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