Overview
Why do we behave the way we do? Biologist Paul Ehrlich suggests that although people share a common genetic code, these genes "do not shout commands at us...at the very most, they whisper suggestions." He argues that human nature is not so much result of genetic coding; rather, it is heavily influenced by cultural conditioning and environmental factors. With personal anecdotes, a well-written narrative, and clear examples, Human Natures is a major work of synthesis and scholarship as well as a valuable primer on genetics and evolution that makes complex scientific concepts accessible to lay readers.
- | Author: Paul R. Ehrlich
- | Publisher: Penguin Books
- | Publication Date: Dec 31, 2001
- | Number of Pages: 544 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 0142000531
- | ISBN-13: 9780142000533
