An outsider's guide to humans : what science taught me about what we do and who we are
(Book)

Book Cover
Average Rating
Status
Main Area
SOCIAL SCIENCE
1 available

Description

Loading Description...

Also in this Series

Checking series information...

More Like This

Loading more titles like this title...

Copies

LocationCall NumberStatus
Main AreaSOCIAL SCIENCEOn Shelf

More Details

Format
Book
Physical Desc
xiv, 239 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English

Notes

General Note
Includes index.
Citation/References
Library Journal Prepub Alert,,070120, p. 41
Citation/References
Booklist,,101520, p. 6
Citation/References
Kirkus Review - Adult,100120
Citation/References
Publisher's Weekly,110920
Description
"An instruction manual for life, love, and relationships by a brilliant young scientist whose Asperger's syndrome allows her--and us--to see ourselves in a different way...and to be better at being human Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of eight, Camilla Pang struggled to understand the world around her. Desperate for a solution, she asked her mother if there was an instruction manual for humans that she could consult. With no blueprint to life, Pang began to create her own, using the language she understands best: science. That lifelong project eventually resulted in An Outsider's Guide to Humans, an original and incisive exploration of human nature and the strangeness of social norms, written from the outside looking in--which is helpful to even the most neurotypical thinker. Camilla Pang uses a set of scientific principles to examine life's everyday interactions: How machine learning can help us sift through data and make more rational decisions How proteins form strong bonds, and what they teach us about embracing individual differences to form diverse groups Why understanding thermodynamics is the key to seeking balance over seeking perfection How prisms refracting light can keep us from getting overwhelmed by our fears and anxieties, breaking them into manageable and separate "wavelengths" Pang's unique perspective of the world tells us so much about ourselves--who we are and why we do the things we do--and is a fascinating guide to living a happier and more connected life"--,Provided by publisher.

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Pang, C. (2020). An outsider's guide to humans: what science taught me about what we do and who we are (First American edition.). Viking.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Pang, Camilla. 2020. An Outsider's Guide to Humans: What Science Taught Me About What We Do and Who We Are. Viking.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Pang, Camilla. An Outsider's Guide to Humans: What Science Taught Me About What We Do and Who We Are Viking, 2020.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Pang, Camilla. An Outsider's Guide to Humans: What Science Taught Me About What We Do and Who We Are First American edition., Viking, 2020.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.