The violinist's thumb : and other lost tales of love, war, and genius, as written by our genetic code
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Published
New York : Little, Brown, 2012.
ISBN
9780316182317, 0316182311
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District - Stacks | 572.8 KEA | On Shelf |
| Batavia Public Library District - Adult Nonfiction | 572.8 KEA | On Shelf |
| Bedford Park Public Library District - Stacks | 572.8 KEAN | On Shelf |
| Beecher Community Library District - Stacks | 572.8 KEA | On Shelf |
| Berkeley Public Library - Stacks | 572.8 KEA | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Little, Brown, 2012.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
ix, 401 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780316182317, 0316182311
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 385-389) and index.
Description
"In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of the periodic table. In THE VIOLINIST'S THUMB, he explores the wonders of the magical building block of life: DNA. There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, why other people have no fingerprints, and why some people survive nuclear bombs. Genes illuminate everything from JFK's bronze skin (it wasn't a tan) to Einstein's genius. They prove that Neanderthals and humans bred thousands of years more recently than any of us would feel comfortable thinking. They can even allow some people, because of the exceptional flexibility of their thumbs and fingers, to become truly singular violinists. Kean's vibrant storytelling once again makes science entertaining, explaining human history and whimsy while showing how DNA will influence our species' future"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kean, S. (2012). The violinist's thumb: and other lost tales of love, war, and genius, as written by our genetic code (First edition.). Little, Brown.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kean, Sam. 2012. The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, As Written By Our Genetic Code. Little, Brown.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kean, Sam. The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, As Written By Our Genetic Code Little, Brown, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kean, Sam. The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, As Written By Our Genetic Code First edition., Little, Brown, 2012.
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