Monkeyluv: And Other Lessons in Our Lives as Animals by Robert M. Sapolsky (Engl

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Monkeyluv by Robert M. Sapolsky Described by Oliver Sacks as one of the best scientist-writers of our time, Robert M. Sapolsky here presents the human animal in all its quirkiness and diversity.In these remarkable essays, Sapolsky once again deploys his compassion and insights into the human condition to tell us who, why and how we are. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Funny, serious, important essays about how the human animal functions.Described by Oliver Sacks as one of the best scientist-writers of our time, Robert M. Sapolsky here presents the human animal in all its quirkiness and diversity.In these remarkable essays, Sapolsky once again deploys his compassion and insights into the human condition to tell us who, why and how we are. Monkeyluv touches on themes such as sexuality, aggression, love, parenting, religion, ageing, and mental illness. He ponders such topics as our need to seek out beauty; why our preferences in food become fixed; why we are sexually attracted to one another; why Alzheimers disease tends to be a post-menopausal phenomenon; and why grandmothers buying groceries for their grandchildren are part of natures Darwinian logic. Notes Subtitled, & Other Lessons In Our Lives As Animals. Funny, serious, important essays about how the human animal functions. Author Biography Robert M. Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant. His previous books includes the international bestseller Behave- The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, The Trouble with Testosterone, Why Zebras Dont Get Ulcers and A Primates Memoir. Review The prose is perfectly pitched: Sapolsky writes in a jocular, entertaining style without ever pandering to the presumed ignorance of his readers. And he expresses infectious enthusiasm, especially when he is reporting on new experiments performed by colleagues in his field -- Steven Poole * Guardian *Sapolsky, who has a weakness for Martian jokes, is a bona fide boffin, but he looks beyond the lab for his case studies, assembling a cast that includes Sandra Bullock and a love-struck baboon named Jonathan. This highly readable book will both inform and enlarge your appreciation of the mystery of existence * Mail on Sunday *The author of Monkeyluv, an entertaining collection of essays about humans and animals, is also a luminary among that rare breed - the funny scientist. These essays on genetic wars between men and women, dreams, bad moods, ambiguity and stress are...a combination of Oliver Sacks and David Foster Wallace * Los Angeles Times *Sapolsky gives us these and many more intriguing gene factoids, but he also explains the elaborate nature/nurture interactions in which they are embedded...the book is a witty blend of anecdote and analysis -- Rita Carter * Daily Mail *Fascinating * Sunday Times * Promotional Funny, serious, important essays about how the human animal functions. Review Text The prose is perfectly pitched: Sapolsky writes in a jocular, entertaining style without ever pandering to the presumed ignorance of his readers. And he expresses infectious enthusiasm, especially when he is reporting on new experiments performed by colleagues in his field Review Quote Fascinating Promotional "Headline" Funny, serious, important essays about how the human animal functions. Details ISBN0099474557 Author Robert M. Sapolsky Pages 224 Year 2006 ISBN-10 0099474557 ISBN-13 9780099474555 Format Paperback Imprint Vintage Subtitle And Other Lessons in Our Lives as Animals Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 576.5 Media Book Short Title MONKEYLUV Language English Residence San Francisco, CA, US Publisher Vintage Publishing Publication Date 2006-10-05 UK Release Date 2006-10-05 AU Release Date 2006-10-05 NZ Release Date 2006-10-05 Alternative 9781446468807 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:145044901;

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