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Behave: The bestselling exploration of why humans behave as they do Kindle Edition

by Robert M Sapolsky (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 7,793 ratings
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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

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"Truly all-encompassing … detailed, accessible, fascinating" (Telegraph)

"One of the best scientist-writers of our time" (Oliver Sacks)

"A great writer and a superb guide to human nature, Sapolsky shows you how all the perspectives and systems connect, and he makes you laugh and marvel along the way. A beautifully crafted work about the biology of morality" (Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind)

"A miraculous book, by far the best treatment of violence, aggression, and competition ever. Its depth and breadth of scholarship are amazing, building on Sapolsky’s own research and his vast knowledge of the neurobiology, genetic, and behavioral literature. All this is done brilliantly with a light and funny touch that shows why Sapolsky is recognized as one of the greatest teachers in science today" (Paul Ehrlich, author of Human Natures)

"It’s no exaggeration to say that Behave is one of the best nonfiction books I’ve ever read" (Wall Street Journal)

About the Author

Robert M. Sapolsky holds degrees from Harvard and Rockefeller Universities and is currently a Professor of Biology and Neurology at Stanford University and a Research Associate with the Institute of Primate Research, National Museums of Kenya. He is the author of The Trouble with Testosterone, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers (both finalists for the LA Times Book Award) and A Primate's Memoir. Sapolsky has contributed to Natural History, Discover, Men's Health and Scientific American and is a recipient of a MacArthur Foundation genius grant.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01A7YX4TW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage Digital; 1st edition (25 May 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 26557 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1139 pages
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Robert M. Sapolsky is the author of several works of nonfiction, including A Primate's Memoir, The Trouble with Testosterone, and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers. He is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation genius grant. He lives in San Francisco.

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Insightful content, disappointing pages.
The book BEHAVE by ROBERT SAPOLSKY provides an interesting perspective, but the page quality is poor, with thin and brownish pages. The advanced vocabulary used in the book can make it challenging to read at times. However, overall, the book offers valuable insights and a fresh perspective about human behaviors in a biological way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in India on 25 August 2023
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Must read . Very book on Human behavior !!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best one
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Kamran
4.0 out of 5 stars Knowledgeable and informative book.
Reviewed in India on 6 May 2023
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Knowledgeable and informative book. A bit tough if you are not familiar with basic human biology. But overall great book.
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sunil kr
5.0 out of 5 stars Grt book
Reviewed in India on 9 January 2024
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Good book worth reading
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Jaideep
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for our times
Reviewed in India on 23 June 2023
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The book initially is demanding as it requires you to understand the human brain, research on genes and environment but if you persist you will get that epiphany. The epilogue is to be ingested and digested.
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Debankur Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Must for every youngstars
Reviewed in India on 29 July 2023
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As a youth of the world, we must understand different behavioural indexes of the people surrounding our environment, job zoner , consumers, suppliers, family member of in-laws etc.
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Anand Gupta
5.0 out of 5 stars Know the machine, to drive it better!
Reviewed in India on 25 January 2023
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This book consolidates decades of scientific learnings across several disciplines, all aiding to better understand how people behave while their brain-minds coevolve with their specific environment. It doesn't provide you with readymade answers but it does open up possibilities for fine-tuning understanding of human psyche. Humorous, witty, fresh, casual and yet intense in depth. Absolutely a must read.
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Book is amazing but they have reduced the quality according to price.
4.0 out of 5 stars Pages are thin
Reviewed in India on 3 July 2023
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They have reduced the quality according to the price .
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5.0 out of 5 stars El autor me encanta
Reviewed in Mexico on 27 February 2024
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 Es un libro maravilloso siento que ahora puedo explicar con presión muchas de mis conductas y entender a los demás, cualquier persona que tenga la oportunidad debería leerlo.
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Gary R. Frank
5.0 out of 5 stars The beauty of biology
Reviewed in Canada on 8 February 2024
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Behave is an excellent, comprehensive and intriguing book. The breadth of his analysis is awe inspiring, ranging from brain structures, neurochemistry, behavioural psychology … you have to read it to appreciate the scope. Sapolsky presents detailed scientific information in a wonderful way as he weaves his tale of human behaviour. Be sceptical of the post-modernists and other social provocateurs: our biology plays an integral role in our behaviour. It’s not simply about nurture.
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Karina Medeiros
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo!
Reviewed in Brazil on 29 October 2023
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Honest Jon
5.0 out of 5 stars striking , scary and disturbing insights into what being human means
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 December 2023
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This book is written in the same style as the author presents to his Stanford university students, whacky , fun , intelligent , engaging and informed. It is easy to read , well researched and a story that reminds all of us we are what we eat , feel , sleep ,think and what are ancestors did too. Its a fun read offering both a deep understanding of what makes us uniquely us . i loved it. In an age of influencers and celebrities Prof Sapolsky should be the personification of what a real celebrity is and a guiding light for the future of humanity.Treat yourself buy this book :)
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Danila S.
5.0 out of 5 stars fun and interesting
Reviewed in Germany on 29 August 2023
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It's well written and very easy to read. It brings useful informations.
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