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Mom genes : inside the new science of our ancient maternal instinct / Abigail Tucker.
"Book Description "For anyone who is a mother, or who has a mother, [Mom Genes] is an eye-opening tour through the biology and psychology of a role that is at once utterly ordinary and wondrously strange." -Annie Murphy Paul, author of Origins From the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion in the Living Room comes a fascinating and provocative exploration of the biology of motherhood. Everyone knows how babies are made, but scientists are only just beginning to understand the making of a mother. Mom Genes reveals the hard science behind our tenderest maternal impulses, tackling questions such as whether a new mom's brain ever really bounces back, why mothers are destined to mimic their own moms (or not), and how maternal aggression makes females the world's most formidable creatures. Part scientific odyssey, part memoir, Mom Genes weaves the latest research with Abigail Tucker's personal experiences to create a delightful, surprising, and poignant portrait of motherhood. It's vital reading for anyone who has ever wondered what rocks the hand that rocks the cradle"-- Provided by publisher.
"Everyone knows how babies are made, but scientists are only just beginning to understand the making of a mother. Mom Genes reveals the hard science behind our tenderest maternal impulses, tackling questions such as whether a new mom's brain ever really bounces back, why mothers are destined to mimic their own moms (or not), and how maternal aggression makes females the world's most formidable creatures." -- inside front jacket flap.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781501192852
- ISBN: 150119285X
- Physical Description: 315 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First Gallery Books hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Gallery Books, 2021.
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-307) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction. Of mice and moms -- Momentum -- Dad genes -- The whole shebang -- Mommy weirdest -- Mother of invention -- In search of the mom gene -- Are you kidding me? -- Thermometers -- No mom is an island -- Motherland. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Motherhood. Mothers > Psychology. |
| Genre: | Anecdotes. |
Available copies
- 10 of 10 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 10 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | 306.8743 TUCKER 2021 (Text) | 0001002446811 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Table of Contents
Mom Genes : Inside the New Science of Our Ancient Maternal Instinct
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction: Of Mice and Moms | p. 1 | |
| 1 | Momentum | p. 17 |
| 2 | Dad Genes | p. 43 |
| 3 | The Whole Shebang | p. 69 |
| 4 | Mommy Weirdest | p. 87 |
| 5 | Mother of Invention | p. 103 |
| 6 | In Search of the Mom Gene | p. 129 |
| 7 | Are You Kidding Me? | p. 153 |
| 8 | Thermometers | p. 181 |
| 9 | No Mom Is an Island | p. 209 |
| 10 | Motherland | p. 241 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 267 | |
| Notes | p. 269 | |
| Index | p. 309 |
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