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Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing
Po Bronson
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Description for Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing
Paperback. Why are men typically prepared to gamble on long or even stupid odds and women aren't? Why do some less talented students consistently outperform their smarter class mates in crucial exams? Why do higher levels of testosterone actually make you less selfish and more cooperative and cognitively astute? This book deals with these questions. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: VSC; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 126 x 22. Weight in Grams: 246.
Compete better...
In a competitive situation our bodies can experience the same level of stress hormones as jumping out of a plane. Competition is often the key to outstanding achievement. But what is it that makes the difference between rising to the challenge and buckling under pressure?
Using groundbreaking studies in diverse scientific fields, Bronson and Merryman demonstrate that understanding how to harness our competitive fire means we can perform our best – whether the contest is sporting, academic or in the workplace.
Why are men typically prepared to gamble on long or even stupid odds ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780091951573
SKU
V9780091951573
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Po Bronson
Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman have won nine national awards for their reporting on the science of human development, including the PEN USA Award for Literary Journalism and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Award for Outstanding Journalism. Their work has been cited as scientific authority in nearly 30 peer-reviewed journals. Prior to collaborating, Bronson authored five ... Read more
Reviews for Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing
Fascinating ... Bronson and Merryman, the award-winning authors of the 2011 bestseller NurtureShock, clearly and cogently explain why, physiologically, some of us are at our best when it counts while others choke.
San Francisco Chronicle
Terrific
Daniel Coyle, author of
Talent Code
Intriguing
Booklist
Illuminating and entertaining
Kirkus Review
Bronson and ... Read more
San Francisco Chronicle
Terrific
Daniel Coyle, author of
Talent Code
Intriguing
Booklist
Illuminating and entertaining
Kirkus Review
Bronson and ... Read more