Born Together_Reared Apart: The Landmark Minnesota Twin Study
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (784 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0674055462 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Findings of genetic influence on physiological characteristics such as cardiac and immunologic function have led to more targeted approaches to disease prevention and treatment. Segal provides an eagerly anticipated overview of its scientific contributions and their effect on public consciousness. This example of the potential power of genetics captured widespread media attention in 1979 and inspired the Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart. As a postdoctoral fellow and then as assistant director of the Minnesota Study, Nancy L. This landmark investigation into the nature-nurture debate shook the scientific community by demonstrating, across a number of traits, that twins reared separately are as alike as those raised together. 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. Treating children differently and nurturing their inherent talents suddenly seemed to be a fairer approach than treating them all the same. The identical “Jim twins” were raised
. Segal is Distinguished Professor in Humanities and Social Sciences and Director of the Twin Studies Center at California State University, Fullerton. Nancy L
Nancy Segal tells the story of the project superbly. Describing the twins' life stories as well as the scientific data, Segal gives us a compelling account of the findings, implications, and controversies from the world famous Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart. No one can tell this story better than Nancy Segal, gifted scientist, raconteur, and wise observer of human nature. The book will be essential for anyone seriously interested in the genetic and environmental influences affecting human health and behavior. Twi
Not easily pleased. said Five Stars. Great product great price. "Very Vital Scientific Data -- but too Technical, Tedious, and Dry for Some of Us" according to 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 ab. "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 b