Human Natures Genes, Cultures, and the Human Prospect
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Request this book.| Genre: | Philosophy |
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| Language: | English |
Paperback | |
| ISBN13: | 9780142000533 |
| ISBN10: | 0142000531 |
| Pages: | 544 |
| Dimensions: | 5.91 x 8.66 x 0.98 inches |
| Weight: | 594.21 g |
| Published: | January 15, 2002 |
| Edition: | 6 |
About the Book
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.