The God gene : how faith is hardwired into our genes
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New York : Doubleday, [2004].
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First edition
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x, 241 pages ; 25 cm
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New York : Doubleday, [2004].
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Book
Edition
First edition
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English
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 216-232) and index.
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The overwhelming majority of Americans believe in God, expressing a conviction that has existed since the beginning of recorded time and is shared by billions around the world. In The God Gene, Dr. Dean Hamer reveals that this inclination toward religious faith is no accident; it is in good measure due to our genes. In fact, he argues, spiritual belief may offer an evolutionary advantage by providing humans with a sense of purpose and the courage and will to overcome hardship and loss. And, as a growing body of evidence suggests, belief also increases our chances of reproductive survival by helping to reduce stress, prevent disease, and extend life. Hamer shows that new discoveries in behavioral genetics and neurobiology indicate that humans inherit a set of predispositions that make their brains ready and eager to embrace a higher power. By analyzing the genetic makeup of over a thousand people of different ages and backgrounds, and comparing their DNA samples against a scale that measures spirituality, Hamer actually identified a specific “God gene” that appears to influence spirituality.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hamer, D. H. (2004). The God gene: how faith is hardwired into our genes (First edition). Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hamer, Dean H. 2004. The God Gene: How Faith Is Hardwired Into Our Genes. Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hamer, Dean H. The God Gene: How Faith Is Hardwired Into Our Genes Doubleday, 2004.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hamer, Dean H. The God Gene: How Faith Is Hardwired Into Our Genes First edition, Doubleday, 2004.
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