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 and Co., 2012.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
0316182311 (hbk.), 9780316182317 (hbk.)
Physical Desc
ix, 401 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Status
Florham Park Library - Adult Nonfiction
572.8 KEAN
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572.8 KEAN
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Florham Park Library - Adult Nonfiction | 572.8 KEAN | Available |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bernardsville Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | 572.8 KEA | Available |
| Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 576 KEA | Available |
| Chester Library - Adult Nonfiction | 572.8 KEA | Available |
| Denville Library - Adult Nonfiction | 572.8 KEA | Available |
| East Hanover Library - Adult Nonfiction | 572.8 KEA | Available |
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Published
New York : Little, Brown and Co., 2012.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
0316182311 (hbk.), 9780316182317 (hbk.)
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 and Co..
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 and Co.
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 and Co, 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 and Co., 2012.
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