Author:
Shenk, David, 1966-
Edition Statement:1st ed.
Imprint:New York : Doubleday, c2010.
Description302 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Note:pt. 1. The myth of gifts. Genes 2.0: how genes really work -- Intelligence is a process, not a thing -- The end of "giftedness" (and the true source of talent) -- The similarities and dissimilarities of twins -- Prodigies and late bloomers -- Can white men jump? ethnicity, genes, culture, and success -- pt. 2. Cultivating greatness. How to be a genius (or merely great) -- How to ruin (or inspire) a kid -- How to foster a culture of excellence -- Genes 2.1: how to improve your genes -- Epilogue: Ted Williams Field -- The Evidence. Sources and notes, clarifications and amplifications.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
