Sociobiology: The Whisperings Within
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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A landmark work in popular science, Sociobiology: The Whisperings Within presents the compelling argument that human behavior — from altruism and aggression to sexuality and family bonds — is deeply shaped by evolutionary biology and the imperatives of genetic survival. David Barash draws on the then-emerging field of sociobiology to illustrate how natural selection has quietly sculpted the social instincts that govern our daily lives, making a persuasive case that biology and culture are far more intertwined than previously acknowledged. Written with clarity and wit, the book translates complex scientific theory into accessible, thought-provoking prose that challenges readers to reconsider the origins of their own impulses and social structures. Barash navigates the controversial terrain between nature and nurture with intellectual rigor, acknowledging the ethical debates surrounding sociobiological theory while firmly grounding his arguments in evolutionary logic. A foundational text for anyone interested in behavioral science, evolutionary psychology, or the biological roots of human nature, it remains a provocative and essential read decades after its original publication.
Author: David Barash
Format: Hardback
Genre: Anthropology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in popular science, Sociobiology: The Whisperings Within presents the compelling argument that human behavior — from altruism and aggression to sexuality and family bonds — is deeply shaped by evolutionary biology and the imperatives of genetic survival. David Barash draws on the then-emerging field of sociobiology to illustrate how natural selection has quietly sculpted the social instincts that govern our daily lives, making a persuasive case that biology and culture are far more intertwined than previously acknowledged. Written with clarity and wit, the book translates complex scientific theory into accessible, thought-provoking prose that challenges readers to reconsider the origins of their own impulses and social structures. Barash navigates the controversial terrain between nature and nurture with intellectual rigor, acknowledging the ethical debates surrounding sociobiological theory while firmly grounding his arguments in evolutionary logic. A foundational text for anyone interested in behavioral science, evolutionary psychology, or the biological roots of human nature, it remains a provocative and essential read decades after its original publication.