The Sports Gene - Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance (Paperback)

The "New York Times" bestseller - with a new afterword about early specialization in youth sports.
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 their respective sports? Or are they simply normal people who overcame their biological limits through sheer force of will and obsessive training?
In this controversial and engaging exploration of athletic success and the so-called 10,000-hour rule, David Epstein tackles the great nature vs. nurture debate and traces how far science has come in solving it. Through on-the-ground reporting from below the equator and above the Arctic Circle, revealing conversations with leading scientists and Olympic champions, and interviews with athletes who have rare genetic mutations or physical traits, Epstein forces us to rethink the very nature of athleticism.

General

Imprint:	Portfolio
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2014
First published:	April 2014
Authors:	David Epstein
Dimensions:	213 x 140 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	352
ISBN-13:	978-1-61723-012-7
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Anatomy > General Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Physiology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Human biology & related topics > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sports training & coaching > Sports psychology Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Fitness & diet > Exercise & workout books > General Promotions
LSN:	1-61723-012-X
Barcode:	9781617230127

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