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English.
Hardcover 18.5x25.7cm
Paper book paper
Color cover
Black and white content
New,
Description:
This debate is as old as physical competition. Are stars like Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and Serena Williams genetic freaks stationed on earth to dominate their respective sports? Or are they just normal people who overcome their biological limits through obsessive willpower and training?
In a controversial and interesting exploration of athletic success and so-called 10,000-hour rule, David Epstein handled the nature vs. Debate nurturing and tracking how far science has come in solving it. Through reporting on the field from below the equator and above the arctic circle, revealing conversations with leading scientists and olympic champions, and interviews with athletes who have rare genetic mutations or physical traits, Epstein forces us to rethink the nature of Athletic.
Product Specifications
Language | English |
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Cover Type | Hard Cover |