Behave
The bestselling exploration of why humans behave as they do
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4.6 • 19 Ratings
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- £3.99
Publisher Description
Why do human beings behave as they do?
'Awe-inspiring... You will learn more about human nature than in any other book I can think of' Henry Marsh, bestselling author of And Finally.
We are capable of savage acts of violence but also spectacular feats of kindness: is one side of our nature destined to win out over the other?
Every act of human behaviour has multiple layers of causation, spiralling back seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, years, even centuries, right back to the dawn of time and the origins of our species.
In the epic sweep of history, how does our biology affect the arc of war and peace, justice and persecution? How have our brains evolved alongside our cultures?
This is the exhilarating story of human morality and the science underpinning the biggest question of all: what makes us human?
'One of the best scientist-writers of our time' Oliver Sacks
Customer Reviews
Absolutely brilliant...
Robert Sapolsky knows so much about the topic and with an easy way and thoughtful storytelling. He explains about culture, behaviourism, psychology and behavioural biology in a very passionate approach, with exceptional precision. A must read for any human ;-)
Wow!
I honestly had no idea what I was buying when I heard about this book in a podcast on Farnam Street. It is the best science book I have ever read, and it’s so beautifully written. A wonderful journey from beginning until end. Robert Sapolsky is an amazing author. This book has changed my life (and mind) for the better!
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Sapolsky just doesn't write bad books. If you now him you know what I'm talking about, if you don't, believe me you, you're for sucha treat. (ツ)