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The violinist's thumb : and other lost tales of love, war, and genius, as written by our genetic code
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City Public Library - Math & Science - Adult | MATH & SCIENCE 572.8 KEA | Checked Out | April 23, 2024 |
| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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| Piedmont Valley Library - Non-Fiction - Adult | 572.8 KEAN | On Shelf | |
| Sturgis Public Library - Non-Fiction - Adult | 572.8 KEA | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Little, Brown, 2012.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
ix, 401 pages : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 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"--
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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 . 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 Little, Brown, 2012.
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