Evil Genes: Why Rome Fell, Hitler Rose, Enron Failed, and My Sister Stole My Mot

Description: Evil Genes by Barbara Oakley Takes the reader inside the head of the kinds of malevolent people you know, perhaps all too well, but could never understand. This book presents a tour-de-force of popular science writing that melds scientific research with intriguing family history and puts both a human and scientific face to evil. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Have you ever met a person who left you wondering, How could someone be so twisted? So evil? Prompted by clues in her sisters diary after her mysterious death, author Barbara Oakley takes the reader inside the head of the kinds of malevolent people you know, perhaps all too well, but could never understand. Starting with psychology as a frame of reference, Oakley uses cutting-edge images of the working brain to provide startling support for the idea that evil people act the way they do mainly as the result of a dysfunction. In fact, some deceitful, manipulative, and even sadistic behavior appears to be programmed genetically - suggesting that some people really are born to be bad. But there are unexpected fringe benefits to evil genes. We may not like them - but we literally cant live without them. Oakley deftly ties together the big picture implications of revolutionary neuroscientific and genetic discoveries, showing the eerily similar behavioral tics of Mao, Stalin, Hitler, and Slobodan Milosevic.The dramatic recent scientific findings presented in "Evil Genes" shed light not only on dictators far afield, but on politics at home, as well as business, religion, and everyday life. In fact, history itself has been shaped by the strange confluence of genes and environment that science is just now beginning to understand. Oakley links the latest findings of molecular research to a wide array of seemingly unrelated historical and current phenomena, from the harems of the Ottomans and the chummy jokes of Uncle Joe Stalin, to the remarkable memory of investor Warren Buffet. Throughout, she never loses sight of the personal cost of evil genes as she unravels the mystery surrounding her sisters enigmatic life - and death. "Evil Genes" is a tour-de-force of popular science writing that brilliantly melds scientific research with intriguing family history and puts both a human and scientific face to evil. Author Biography Barbara A. Oakley, PhD (Rochester, MI), has been dubbed a female Indiana Jones--her writing combines worldwide adventure with solid research expertise. Among other adventures, she has worked as a Russian translator on Soviet trawlers in the Bering Sea, served as radio operator at the South Pole Station in Antarctica, and risen from Private to Regular Army Captain in the US Army. Currently an associate professor of engineering at Oakland University in Michigan, Oakley is a recent vice president of the worlds largest bioengineering society and holds a doctorate in the integrative discipline of systems engineering. Review "well-written and organized and carefully researched. Even though it includes some fairly complex scientific explanations, these sections are well-written and understandable. I recommend this insightful and helpful book to anyone who deals with "difficult people" in their work or in their personal relationships." -- Living the Scientific Life, a SEED ScienceBlog, reviewed by GrrlScientist, March 27, 2009 Long Description Have you ever heard of a person who left you wondering, "How could someone be so twisted? So evil?" Prompted by clues in her sisters diary after her mysterious death, author Barbara Oakley takes the reader inside the head of the kinds of malevolent people you know, perhaps all too well, but could never understand.Starting with psychology as a frame of reference, Oakley uses cutting-edge images of the working brain to provide startling support for the idea that "evil" people act the way they do mainly as the result of a dysfunction. In fact, some deceitful, manipulative, and even sadistic behavior appears to be programmed genetically-suggesting that some people really are born to be bad.Oakley links the latest findings of molecular research to a wide array of seemingly unrelated historical and current phenomena, from the harems of the Ottomans and the chummy jokes of "Uncle Joe" Stalin, to the remarkable memory of investor Warren Buffet. Throughout, she never loses sight of the personal cost of evil genes as she unravels the mystery surrounding her sisters enigmatic life-and death.Evil Genesis a tour-de-force of popular science writing that brilliantly melds scientific research with intriguing family history and puts both a human and scientific face to evil. Review Text ""A fascinating scientific and personal exploration of the roots of evil, filled with human insight and telling detail."--Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor, Harvard University, and author of The Language Instinct, How the Mind Works, and The Stuff of Thought"Scientific non-fiction and page turner arent two phrases Id expect in the same sentence, but for the remarkable Evil Genes, they fit."--William A. Wulf, President Emeritus, National Academy of Engineering Review Quote "A fascinating scientific and personal exploration of the roots of evil, filled with human insight and telling detail." --Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor, Harvard University, and author of The Language Instinct, How the Mind Works, and The Stuff of Thought "Scientific non-fiction and page turner arent two phrases Id expect in the same sentence, but for the remarkable Evil Genes, they fit." --William A. Wulf, President Emeritus, National Academy of Engineering Details ISBN1591026652 Author Barbara Oakley Short Title EVIL GENES Publisher Prometheus Books Language English ISBN-10 1591026652 ISBN-13 9781591026655 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 155.7 Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Imprint Prometheus Books Place of Publication Amherst Country of Publication United States Affiliation Oakland University Subtitle Why Rome Fell, Hitler Rose, Enron Failed, and My Sister Stole My Mothers Boyfriend DOI 10.1604/9781591026655 Series Psychology UK Release Date 2008-12-21 NZ Release Date 2008-10-21 US Release Date 2008-10-21 Pages 478 Publication Date 2008-10-21 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2008-10-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14018412;

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