The sports gene : inside the science of extraordinary athletic performance / David Epstein.
The sports gene : inside the science of extraordinary athletic performance / David Epstein.
The sports gene : inside the science of extraordinary athletic performance / David Epstein.
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New York, New York : Current, [2013]
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G 2013/4135
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English
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Physical content
xiv, 338 pages ; 24 cm.
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
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volume
Contents
Introduction: in search of sports genes -- Beat by an underhand girl: the gene-free model of expertise -- A tale of two high jumpers (or: 10,000 hours plus or minus 10,000 hours) -- Major league vision and the greatest child athlete sample ever: the hardware and software paradigm -- Why men have nip...
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Publisher
New York, New York : Current, [2013]
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[2013]
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Summary
Explores the roles of both genetics and training in athletic success, arguing that both are equally necessary components of athletic achievement while considering such topics as race, gender, and genetic testing.
We all knew a star athlete in high school. The one who made it look so easy. He was the starting quarterback and shortstop; she was the all-state point guard and high-jumper. Naturals. Or were they? The debate is as old as physical competition. Are stars like Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and Serena Williams genetic freaks put on Earth to dominate th...
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The sports gene : inside the science of extraordinary athletic performance / David Epstein.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-328) and index.
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G 2013/4135
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74VKq4j4eDXl
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1591845114 (trade)
9781591845119 (trade)
DDC
613.71
MMS ID
991020389499702626
