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Mean Genes

By Jay Phelan

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Mean Genes

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Description
Why do we want- and why do we do- so many things that are bad for us? And how can we stop? In Mean Genes economist Terry Burnham and biologist Jay Phelan offer advice on how to conquer our own worst enemy- our survival-minded genes. Having evolved in a time of scarcity, when our ancestors struggled to survive in the wild, our genes are poorly adapted to the convenience of modern society. They compel us to overeat, spend our whole paycheck, and cheat on our spouses. But knowing how they work, Burnham and Phelan show that we can trick these "mean genes" into submission and cultivate behaviours that will help us lead better lives. A lively, humorous guide to our evolutionary heritage, Mean Genes illuminates how we can use an understanding of our biology to beat our instincts- before they beat us.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
2
Number of Pages:
320
Release Date:
2012-10-02
Publication Date:
2012-10-02
Publisher:
Hachette Book Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0465031242
ISBN13:
9780465031245
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
13
Maximum Reading Age:
99
Weight:
323 g
Height:
139 cm
Width:
208 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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