The Biology Of Peace And War: Men, Animals, And Aggression
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
What drives humanity to both extraordinary acts of cooperation and catastrophic violence? The Biology of Peace and War: Men, Animals, and Aggression by renowned Austrian ethologist Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt presents a bold and rigorous scientific inquiry into the biological roots of human conflict and harmony, arguing that the same evolutionary forces that govern animal behaviour are deeply embedded in human social life. Translated from the German by Eric Mosbacher, this landmark work draws on decades of field research and ethological observation to examine how instincts of aggression, bonding, and territoriality shape everything from interpersonal relationships to large-scale warfare. Eibl-Eibesfeldt, a student of Nobel laureate Konrad Lorenz and a foundational figure in human ethology, brings a uniquely cross-disciplinary perspective that bridges zoology, anthropology, and the social sciences. His writing is precise yet accessible, grounding abstract concepts in vivid empirical evidence drawn from both human and animal societies. The Biology of Peace and War challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about human nature — and, crucially, to consider whether understanding our biological inheritance might be the first step toward transcending it.
Author: Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
What drives humanity to both extraordinary acts of cooperation and catastrophic violence? The Biology of Peace and War: Men, Animals, and Aggression by renowned Austrian ethologist Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt presents a bold and rigorous scientific inquiry into the biological roots of human conflict and harmony, arguing that the same evolutionary forces that govern animal behaviour are deeply embedded in human social life. Translated from the German by Eric Mosbacher, this landmark work draws on decades of field research and ethological observation to examine how instincts of aggression, bonding, and territoriality shape everything from interpersonal relationships to large-scale warfare. Eibl-Eibesfeldt, a student of Nobel laureate Konrad Lorenz and a foundational figure in human ethology, brings a uniquely cross-disciplinary perspective that bridges zoology, anthropology, and the social sciences. His writing is precise yet accessible, grounding abstract concepts in vivid empirical evidence drawn from both human and animal societies. The Biology of Peace and War challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about human nature — and, crucially, to consider whether understanding our biological inheritance might be the first step toward transcending it.