The sports gene by david epstein, 9781617230127, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I drove lee harvey oswald to the book depository but i still dont believe he shot jfk. In his first book, sports illustrated senior writer epstein makes no secret of his debt to malcolm gladwells outliers 2008, in which the author famously argued that success owes less to inherited ability i. Sampling and experience of others professions or activities can be beneficial rather than harmful. The title implies that there may be a sports gene whatever that combination of words might mean, but the book is serious reportage of the interaction of some kinds of inherited characteristics presumably expressions of genes and training that seems to take advantage of them. Epsteins conclusion is that one overall sporting gene doesnt exist, although genes conferring specific advantages, such as the. The secret life of genes is the story of genetic science and how it makes each of us unique. Inside the science of extraordinary athletic performance or just have a thought, please feel free to leave a comment below. Its been a genuine help to me and im sure it will be to everyone who reads it. The sports gene considers the root of athletic success.
Publishers weekly in the sports gene david epstein blows up the notion that 10,000 hours is all that is required for dominance in a sport and reveals the true complexity behind excellence. The sports gene is bound to put the cat among the pigeons in the blankslate. The sports gene audiobook, written by david epstein. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The sports gene, on the science of athletic performance. Epstein presented both sides of the debate in his readable and balanced book. David epstein, who has written a new book called the sports gene, searches for answers about athletic ability and our genes. Inside the science of extraordinary athletic performance paperback april 29, 2014. The sports gene by david epstein 338 pages, 20 a summary introduction in search of sports genes imagine the genome all 23,000 or so regions of dna that contain genes as a 23,000page recipe book that resides at the centre of every human cell and provides direct instructions or genes for building proteins. This book is subtitled inside the science of extraordinary athletic performance. Epstein discusses a number of the ideas in the book including what we have learned.
While the book s purpose is to push back against the widespread denial that genes matter, mr. I have had a long interest in mostly all sports, have participated in many, and refereed basketball for many years. The urgencyand the challengeof connecting sports, race, and. Through ontheground reporting from below the equator and above the arctic circle, revealing conversations with leading scientists and olympic.
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It tapped into the ideal of gentlemanly effortlessness. He was studied throughout the book for his genome, and how his genes affected his height and sports playing abilities. Epstein has changed forever the way we measure elite athletes and their achievements. Its a joy to spend hours in the company of a writer as gifted as david epstein. Inside the science of extraordinary athletic performance at. What makes the perfect athlete david epstein yellow jersey, 352pp. Inside the science of extraordinary athletic performance by david epstein the sports gene is an enjoyable book that shares the latest of modern genetic research as. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. Martins press, the publisher of menningers book, in 1995. The sports gene by david epstein, 9780224091626, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This weeks chapter of the sports gene focused on the 10,000 hours rule, or the idea that a person can become an elite athlete by deliberately practicing their sport over thousands of hours. Maybe a question mark at the end of the title would improve a buyers understanding of what the book contains. Four minute books participates in the amazon services llc associates program. The sports gene i cant remember a book that has fascinated, educatedand provokedme as much as the sports gene.
For my money, the sports gene s strengths are twofold. In his fascinating book the sports gene, david epstein a senior writer for sports illustrated and a former college runner comes to a. In college, i ran against kenyans, and wondered whether endurance genes might have traveled with them from east africa. In his new book, the sports gene, he looks at whether big. This book is excellent for those who love genetics and chemistry. Being a former teacher of human anatomy including genetics, i am aware of the vastness of the subject and its branches but this book covers all the important aspects in less than 600 pages. The sports gene is a nonfiction book written by david epstein, at the time a senior writer for sports illustrated, on the effects of genetics and sports training on. Through investigative journalism, epstein takes the reader through his experiences regarding what makes the difference between an amateur and a proathlete. I bought this on the strength of epsteins previous book, the sports gene which i enjoyed. Sports gene by david epstein, 9780224091619, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Though the narrative at times is heavy on data and a bit science based, for the most part, the book is enjoyable and reads like a story. Its complex characters and historical and scientific details will stay with you long after you finish. The book takes the reader around the globe to meet cultures, elite athletes, and the scientists who study both, in a search for answers, and provides the most uptodate explanations that science has produced. The sports gene, on the science of athletic performance, by david epstein donald thomas was bragging to his pals on the college track team about his. The sports genebydavid epstein338 pages, 20 a summary introduction in search of sports genes imagine the genome all 23,000 or so regions of dna that contain genes as a 23,000page recipe book that resides at the centre of every human cell and provides direct instructions or genes for building proteins. He is also a businessman, and principal owner and chairman of the charlotte hornets. The narrative is framed in the 14 minutes in which salazar was clinically dea which comes first. The new york times bestseller with a new afterword about early specialization in youth sports by the author of range. Discover book depositorys huge selection of david epstein books online.
In this controversial and engaging exploration of athletic success, sports illustrated senior writer david epstein tackles the great nature versus nurture debate and traces how far science has come in solving this great riddle. Inside the science of extraordinary athletic performance by david epstein, 9780606366694, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Aug 26, 20 that is what makes the sports gene such a worthy read. In the decade since the sequencing of the human genome.
Aug 08, 20 david epstein, senior writer for sports illustrated, addresses questions about nature and nurture in the context of athletic success in his compelling new book, the sports gene. A very interesting read for any sports passionate but not only. Inside the science of extraordinary athletic performance david j. In the end, he concedes that any case for sports expertise that leans entirely either on nature or nurture is a strawman argument. David epstein has a masters degree in environmental science and is an awardwinning senior writer for sports illustrated, where he covers sports science, medicine, and olympic sports. Being born with talent was the traditional answer, but like so many traditions, it is under attack. To be called talented or a natural was once the highest praise. Jan 01, 2009 several chapters of the book address the issue of nature and nurture in determining athletic ability and etiology of sports injuries.
Sports illustrated senior writer david epstein sought to tackle this question in his recent book, the sports gene. The sports gene is bound to put the cat among the pigeons in the blankslate crowd who. That is what makes the sports gene such a worthy read. The sports gene the body sphere abc radio national. The sports gene and millions of other books are available for instant access.
The book is also available as an audio file from audible. David epstein, senior writer for sports illustrated, addresses questions about nature and nurture in the context of athletic success in his compelling new book, the sports gene. Aug, 20 david epstein, who has written a new book called the sports gene, searches for answers about athletic ability and our genes. Apr 26, 2014 the sports gene contains the answers epstein found in his quest to understand why athletic performance varies. The sports gene by david epstein, 9781469027357, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Malcolm gladwell, bestselling author of blink and outliers. Many athletes went along with the lazy labels attached to them, and naturals despite the casual image they. His excellent book gene eating busts myths and homes in on what you really need to know. The thesis of range is that some people are specialists from an early age while others come to their specialisms later. Lee oswalds friend is convinced he is a patsy for john f. Hickey, who died in 2011, filed a libel suit against menninger, donahue and st.
For my money, the sports genes strengths are twofold. The atlantis gene is a thoughtprovoking technothriller about global genetic experiments, ancient conspiracies, and the mysteries of human evolution. Inside the science of extraordinary athletic performance kindle edition published august 1st 20 by current kindle edition, 407 pages. Other chapters are dealing with genetics and performance research during premolecular and molecular biology eras, gene lifestyle interactions and their consequences on health, as well as genetic risk factors in. Discover book depository s huge selection of gene terry carr books online. The sports gene, on the science of athletic performance, by david epstein donald thomas was bragging to his pals on the college track team about his dunking skills on the basketball. In high school, i wondered whether the jamaican americans who made our track team so successful might carry some special speed gene from their tiny island. Sports scientists have gradually entered the era of modern genetic research. While the books purpose is to push back against the widespread denial that genes matter, mr. Mclaughlin appears in the sports gene, a new book by david epstein, a senior writer at sports illustrated.
The main example that was looked at was the case of high jumper, stefan holm, who is one of the top high jumpers in the world despite the. Michael shermer, the wall street journal this is the book. If you have enjoyed this summary of david epsteins the sports gene. Christie aschwanden, the new york times an important book. Aug 05, 20 sports illustrated senior writer david epstein says scientists are learning a lot more about the role of genetics in athletic performance. The sports gene by david epstein, 9781591845119, available at book. Midway through the 1985 race across america, the 3,000mile nonstop transcontinental bicycle race in which i rode as a competitor, diana nyad of abcs wide world of sports inquired what i might. At the same time, i began to notice that a training group on my team could consist of five men who run next to one. Are stars like usain bolt, michael phelps, and serena williams genetic freaks put on earth to dominate their respective sports. Be the first to ask a question about the sports gene. Gene understands storiescomic book stories, in particular. For epstein, the 23,000 genes in a human body make up a 23,000page recipe book.
In the sports gene, david epstein considers athletic greatness and the natureversusnurture debate from a biological perspective, collecting an impressive array of scientific studies about. The sports gene summary shows the remarkable effects of genes on abilities. Endlessly fascinating john harding daily mail full credit to david epstein, a sports illustrated journalist with a serious and deep knowledge of genetics and sports science, for his terrific and unblinking new book, the sports gene, a timely corrective to the talentdenial industry ed smith new statesman a fascinating, thought. Some of the subtopics that this mini textbook covers includes, dna replication, amino acids, dna structure and biochemical properties, how genes interact to form a living organism and much more.
Michael shermer, the wall street journal this is the book ive been waiting for since the early 1960s. The urgencyand the challengeof connecting sports, race, and genetics david epstein, author of the sports gene, talks about brains vs. The sports gene is bound to put the cat among the pigeons in the blankslate crowd who think that we can all be equal as long as we equalize environmental inputs such as practice. It explains all the intricate topics that are taught in higher level biology classes.
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