Human Natures: Genes Cultures and the Human Prospect
by Ehrlich, Paul R
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Why do we behave the way we do? Biologist Paul Ehrlich suggests that although people share a common genetic code, these genes "do not shout commands at us...at the very most, they whisper suggestions." He argues that human nature is not so much result of genetic coding; rather, it is heavily influenced by cultural conditioning and environmental factors. With personal anecdotes, a well-written narrative, and clear examples, Human Natures is a major work of synthesis and scholarship as well as a valuable primer on genetics and evolution that makes complex scientific concepts accessible to lay readers.
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- Human Natures: Genes Cultures and the Human Prospect
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- Ehrlich, Paul R
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- Hardcover
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- ISBN 10
- 155963779X
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- 9781559637794
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- Island Press
- Place of Publication
- Covelo, California, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 2000
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