An outsider's guide to humans : what science taught me about what we do and who we are
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Published
New York : Viking, 2020.
Edition
First American edition.
ISBN
9781984881632, 1984881639
Physical Desc
xiv, 239 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Status
East Greenwich - Adult Fiction
306 PAN
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306 PAN
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Published
New York : Viking, 2020.
Format
Book
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781984881632, 1984881639
Notes
Bibliography
Includes index.
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.
Original Version
Originally published:,London : Viking, an imprint of Penguin General, a division of Penguin Random House Ltd., 2020,,under title: Explaining Humans.
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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.
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