Blueprint
The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society
$34.16
- Paperback
656 pages
- Release Date
12 May 2020
Summary
Drawing on advances in social science, evolutionary biology, genetics, neuroscience and network science, Blueprint shows how and why evolution has placed us on a humane path – and how we are united by our common humanity.
For too long, scientists have focused on the dark side of our biological heritage: our capacity for aggression, cruelty, prejudice, and self-interest. But natural selection has given us a suite of beneficial social features, including our capacity for love, friendshi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316497176 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0316497177 |
| Author: | Nicholas A. Christakis |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 656 |
| Release Date: | 12 May 2020 |
| Weight: | 320g |
| Dimensions: | 170mm x 104mm x 38mm |
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About The Author
Nicholas A. Christakis
Nicholas A. Christakis is a physician and sociologist who explores the ancient origins and modern implications of human nature. He directs the Human Nature Lab at Yale University, where he is the Sterling Professor of Social and Natural Science, in the Departments of Sociology, Medicine, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Statistics and Data Science, and Biomedical Engineering. He is the Co-Director of the Yale Institute for Network Science and the co-author of Connected.
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