Nancy L Segal: 3 books
Accidental Brothers
The Story of Twins Exchanged at Birth and the Power of Nature and Nurture
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2018
"A unique window into human behavior and development." —Steven Pinker
The riveting story of two sets of identical twins separated at birth and improbably reunited as adults, a dream case for exploring nature and nurture.
Accidental Brothers tells the unique story of two sets...
Born Together—Reared Apart
The Landmark Minnesota Twin Study
Language: English
Release Date: June 18, 2012
The Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart startled scientists by demonstrating that twins reared apart are as alike, across a number of personality traits and other measures, as those raised together, suggesting that genetic influence is pervasive. Segal offers an overview of the study’s scientific contributions and effect on public consciousness.
Twin Mythconceptions
False Beliefs, Fables, and Facts about Twins
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2017
Twin Mythconceptions: False Beliefs, Fables, and Facts about Twins sheds new light on over 70 commonly held ideas and beliefs about the origins and development of identical and fraternal twins. Using the latest scientific findings from psychology, psychiatry, biology, and education, the book separates...