Behave - The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst

In Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, Robert M. Sapolsky embarks on an ambitious journey to unravel the complex biological underpinnings of human behavior. Through a multidisciplinary lens, he connects neuroscience, endocrinology, genetics, psychology, and anthropology to explain why humans act the way they do, from moments of compassion to acts of violence. This comprehensive work offers readers a nuanced understanding of the intricate interplay between biology and environment that shapes human actions.

• Behavior arises from multiple time scales: Immediate neural activity, hormonal fluctuations, developmental processes, and evolutionary history all...

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