Overview

"Why do we want- and why do we do- so many things that are bad for us? And how can we stop? In Mean Genes economist Terry Burnham and biologist Jay Phelan offer advice on how to conquer our own worst enemy- our survival-minded genes. Having evolved in a time of scarcity, when our ancestors struggled to survive in the wild, our genes are poorly adapted to the convenience of modern society. They compel us to overeat, spend our whole paycheck, and cheat on our spouses. But knowing how they work, Burnham and Phelan show that we can trick these ""mean genes"" into submission and cultivate behaviours that will help us lead better lives. A lively, humorous guide to our evolutionary heritage, Mean Genes illuminates how we can use an understanding of our biology to beat our instincts- before they beat us."

Full Product Details

Author:   Jay Phelan ,  Terry Burnham
Publisher:   Basic Books
Imprint:   Basic Books
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 20.80cm
Weight:   0.280kg
ISBN:  

9780465031245

ISBN 10:   0465031242
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   02 October 2012
Recommended Age:   From 18
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Robert Frank, Professor of Economics, Cornell University, and author of Luxury Fever Hip, fun, and packed with attitude, Mean Genes is a laser-guided surgical strike in the self-control battles we fight every day. Burnham and Phelan not only unmask the devil inside us, they hand us the tools to disarm him. Washington Post Book World The Mean Genes message is optimistic...a self-help book for the merely average human being.

Robert Frank, Professor of Economics, Cornell University, and author of Luxury Fever <br> Hip, fun, and packed with attitude, Mean Genes is a laser-guided surgical strike in the self-control battles we fight every day. Burnham and Phelan not only unmask the devil inside us, they hand us the tools to disarm him. <br><br> Washington Post Book World <br>The Mean Genes message is optimistic...a self-help book for the merely average human being.

Author Information

Terry Burnham is associate professor of finance at Chapman University. He lives in Orange County, California.Jay Phelan is a professor of biology at UCLA. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

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