Born Together_Reared Apart: The Landmark Minnesota Twin Study
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (590 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0674055462 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Treating children differently and nurturing their inherent talents suddenly seemed to be a fairer approach than treating them all the same. The study’s evidence of genetic influence on individual differences in traits such as personality (50%) and intelligence (70%) overturned conventional ideas about parenting and teaching. This example of the potential power of genetics captured widespread media attention in 1979 and inspired the Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart. The identical “Jim twins” were raised in separate families and met for the first time at age thirty-nine, only to discover that they both suffered tension headaches, bit their fingernails, smoked Salems, enjoyed woodworking, and vacationed on the same Florida beach. As a postdoctoral fellow and then
Five Stars Great product great price. Very Vital Scientific Data -- but too Technical, Tedious, and Dry for Some of Us Joseph A. Schrock This book was definitely worth my while to read -- jam-packed with important data on the relative importance of genes versus nurture. However, it might seem a bit strange, but I was inclined to agree with both those who gave the book 5 stars and those who largely trashed it with 1 star. The reason I say this is because the book was just loaded with very important data on identical twins that help to answer numerous questions about how much of human psychological, intellectual, and physical traits are genetically determined, versus how much are simply matters of environment, nurture,and opportunity. Therefore, from t. "Reinforces the Importance of Genetics" according to Loyd Eskildson. Identical twins share virtually all of their genes while fraternal twins share half. Comparing data from both types of twins is important in addressing the question of the relative importance of 'nature vs. nurture.' Segal's research on identical twins supports researchers who have concluded the genetics are the prime determinant of individual behavior and skills, and the environment plays a lesser role. Such conclusions date back to before 1970s Arthur Jensen at the Univ. of Calif., Berkeley, who summarized research from both identical and fraternal twins in his 'Genetics and Education.' His data also included stud
The Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart made a vital difference, against often entrenched conventional wisdom, to the understanding of human development. --Robert Plomin, Professor of Behavioral Genetics, King's College London . No one can tell this story better than Nancy Segal, gifted scientist, raconteur, and wise observer of human nature. --Steven Pinker, author of The Better Angels of Our NatureThis is a vivid and intimate account of one of the classic episodes in the history of the nature-nurture debate by somebody who was part of the team. Twins separated at birth are endlessly fascinating and give us some of the best scientific insights into nature and nurture. The book will be essential for anyone seriously interested in the genetic and environmental influences affecting human health and behavior. Nancy Segal tells the story of the project superbly. --Matt Ridley, author of Nature via NurtureBorn Together-Reared Apart is a tour-de-fo
. Nancy L. Segal is Distinguished Professor in Humanities and Social Sciences and Director of the Twin Studies Center at California State University, Fullerton