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Me, myself, and why / Ouellette, Jennifer
TÃtulo : Me, myself, and why : searching for the science of self Tipo de documento: texto impreso Autores: Ouellette, Jennifer, Autor Editorial: New York, NY : Penguin Books Fecha de publicación: 2014 Número de páginas: xvi, 348 p. Dimensiones: 20 cm. ISBN/ISSN/DL: 978-0-14-312165-7 Nota general: Contents: I. Me : What's bred in the bone -- Unchartered territory -- Moveable typespt. II. Myself: Three and I'm under the table -- My so-called second life --Born this way. III. Why: Feed your head -- Ghost in the machine -- The accidental fabulist. Palabras clave: SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Genetics & ? Genomics PSYCHOLOGY -- Personality Self-actualization (Psychology) Identity (Philosophical concept) Nota de contenido: "As diverse as people appear to be, all of our genes and brains are nearly identical. Ouellette dives into the minuscule ranges of variation to understand just what sets us apart. She draws on cutting-edge research in genetics, neuroscience, and psychology - enlivened as always with her signature sense of humor- to explore the mysteries of human identity and behavior. Readers follow her own surprising journey of self-discovery as she has her genome sequenced, her brain mapped, her personality typed, and even samples a popular hallucinogen. Bringing together everything from Mendel's famous pea plant experiments and mutations in The X- Men to our taste for cilantro and our relationships with virtual avatars, Ouellette takes us on a endlessly thrilling and illuminating trip into the science of ourselves" -- Summary taken from Back Cover. Me, myself, and why : searching for the science of self [texto impreso] / Ouellette, Jennifer, Autor . - New York, NY : Penguin Books, 2014 . - xvi, 348 p. ; 20 cm.
ISBN : 978-0-14-312165-7
Contents: I. Me : What's bred in the bone -- Unchartered territory -- Moveable typespt. II. Myself: Three and I'm under the table -- My so-called second life --Born this way. III. Why: Feed your head -- Ghost in the machine -- The accidental fabulist.
Palabras clave: SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Genetics & ? Genomics PSYCHOLOGY -- Personality Self-actualization (Psychology) Identity (Philosophical concept) Nota de contenido: "As diverse as people appear to be, all of our genes and brains are nearly identical. Ouellette dives into the minuscule ranges of variation to understand just what sets us apart. She draws on cutting-edge research in genetics, neuroscience, and psychology - enlivened as always with her signature sense of humor- to explore the mysteries of human identity and behavior. Readers follow her own surprising journey of self-discovery as she has her genome sequenced, her brain mapped, her personality typed, and even samples a popular hallucinogen. Bringing together everything from Mendel's famous pea plant experiments and mutations in The X- Men to our taste for cilantro and our relationships with virtual avatars, Ouellette takes us on a endlessly thrilling and illuminating trip into the science of ourselves" -- Summary taken from Back Cover. Reserva
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Código de barras Signatura Tipo de medio Ubicación Sección Estado Personal Name 00016739 155.2 OUE Book BAW Colección General En préstamo hasta 03/12/2022 The calculus diaries / Ouellette, Jennifer
TÃtulo : The calculus diaries : how math can help you lose weight, win in Vegas, and survive a zombie apocalypse Tipo de documento: texto impreso Autores: Ouellette, Jennifer, Autor Editorial: New York, NY : Penguin Books Fecha de publicación: 2010 Número de páginas: xv, 318 p. : ill. Dimensiones: 21 cm. ISBN/ISSN/DL: 978-0-14-311737-7 Nota general: Includes bibliographical references and index. Palabras clave: Calculus -- Miscellanea Mathematics -- Miscellanea Nota de contenido: "Baker & Taylor: Explains calculus in an effort to combat math phobia, and how it can make daily life, from gas mileage to gambling in Vegas, more understandable" -- Summary taken from New York Public Library. The calculus diaries : how math can help you lose weight, win in Vegas, and survive a zombie apocalypse [texto impreso] / Ouellette, Jennifer, Autor . - New York, NY : Penguin Books, 2010 . - xv, 318 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
ISBN : 978-0-14-311737-7
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Palabras clave: Calculus -- Miscellanea Mathematics -- Miscellanea Nota de contenido: "Baker & Taylor: Explains calculus in an effort to combat math phobia, and how it can make daily life, from gas mileage to gambling in Vegas, more understandable" -- Summary taken from New York Public Library. Reserva
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