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Behave

Behave

The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
PsychologyScience
Pages
912
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

Why do we do the things we do? Robert Sapolsky's "Behave" explores human actions by examining influences from our immediate surroundings all the way back to our species' genetic inheritance. This ambitious book traces the biological and environmental factors that shape our behavior, offering a comprehensive look at the science behind our choices.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingInformativeIntellectualComplexReflective

Genres

Psychology Science Sociology Philosophy & Religion Science & Nature

About the author

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Robert M. Sapolsky

Robert Maurice Sapolsky (born 1957) is an American scientist and author. He is currently professor of Biological Sciences, and Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, and by courtesy, Neurosurgery, at Stanford University. In addition, he is a research associate at the National Museums of Kenya. --From Wikipedia