Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert M. Sapolsky is a landmark work that examines the biological, psychological, and social roots of human behavior. From the milliseconds before we act to the evolutionary forces that shaped us over millennia, Sapolsky traces the causes of everything we do with remarkable clarity and insight.

This 800-page paperback covers:

• Neuroscience: How brain structures like the amygdala and prefrontal cortex influence our actions
• Genetics & Environment: The intricate dance between our genes and the world around us
• Evolution: How our ancestral past informs modern behavior
• Social Dynamics: The role of culture, hierarchy, tribalism, and morality

Why Behave Stands Out:
Robert Sapolsky, a Stanford professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery, is also a primatologist who has spent decades studying wild baboons in Kenya. His unique perspective blends rigorous science with engaging storytelling. The Star Tribune called it “an invaluable addition to the canon of scientific literature,” while Kirkus Reviews praised it as “challenging but accessible.”

Book Details:

• Author: Robert M. Sapolsky
• Publisher: Penguin Press
• Pages: 800
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 978-1-59420-507-1
• Language: English
• Publication Date: May 2, 2017

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