Top Dog by Ashley Merryman

Top Dog by Ashley Merryman

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.

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 Merryman’s investigation will have folks rethinking the impulse to win at work and play * Publisher's Weekly *

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 books, including the number one New York Times bestseller What Should I Do With My Life? Merryman's journalism has appeared in The Washington Post, Newsweek, and numerous other venues. Bronson lives in San Francisco, with his wife and two children. Merryman lives in Los Angeles.

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ISBN 13	9780091951573
ISBN 10	0091951577
Title	Top Dog
Author	Ashley Merryman
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Ebury Publishing
Year published	2014-02-06
Number of pages	352
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.