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Blueprint: How Dna Makes Us Who We Are
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'Mindblowing ... It Is A Hugely Important Book ... His Story Is Crucial' Matt Ridley, The Timesone Of The World'S Top Behavioural Geneticists Argues That We Need A Radical Rethink About What Makes Us Who We Arethe Blueprint For Our Individuality Lies In The 1% Of Dna That Differs Between People. Our Intellectual Capacity, Our Introversion Or Extraversion, Our Vulnerability To Mental Illness, Even Whether We Are A Morning Person All Of These Aspects Of Our Personality Are Profoundly Shaped By Our Inherited Dna Differences.In Blueprint, Robert Plomin, A Pioneer In The Field Of Behavioural Genetics, Draws On A Lifetime'S Worth Of Research To Make The Case That Dna Is The Most Important Factor Shaping Who We Are. Our Families, Schools And The Environment Around Us Are Important, But They Are Not As Influential As Our Genes. This Is Why, He Argues, Teachers And Parents Should Accept Children For Who They Are, Rather Than Trying To Mould Them In Certain Directions. Even The Environments We Choose And The Signal Events That Impact Our Lives, From Divorce To Addiction, Are Influenced By Our Genetic Predispositions. Now, Thanks To The Dna Revolution, It Is Becoming Possible To Predict Who We Will Become, At Birth, From Our Dna Alone. As Plomin Shows Us, These Developments Have Sweeping Implications For How We Think About Parenting, Education, And Social Mobility.A Gamechanging Book By A Leader In The Field, Blueprint Shows How The Dna Present In The Single Cell With Which We All Begin Our Lives Can Impact Our Behaviour As Adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main premise of 'Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are'? A: The book argues that our individuality is primarily shaped by the 1% of DNA that varies among individuals, influencing traits such as intelligence, personality, and vulnerability to mental illness.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Blueprint' and what is his background? A: Robert Plomin is a leading behavioural geneticist with extensive research experience in the field. He presents compelling evidence on the influence of genetics on human behavior.
- Q: What topics are discussed in 'Blueprint'? A: The book covers the impact of genetics on personality traits, intelligence, mental health, and how these findings can influence parenting and education.
- Q: How many pages does 'Blueprint' have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Blueprint'? A: The book was published on June 6, 2019.
- Q: Is 'Blueprint' available in different formats? A: Yes, 'Blueprint' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What genre does 'Blueprint' belong to? A: The book falls under the category of Child Psychology.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: What insights can readers gain from 'Blueprint' regarding education? A: Readers can learn how understanding genetic predispositions can shape educational approaches and expectations for children.
- Q: Does 'Blueprint' provide actionable advice for parents? A: Yes, the book offers insights on accepting children's innate traits rather than trying to change them, which can inform parenting strategies.