The Trouble with Testosterone and Other Essays on the Biology of the Human Predicament
'The Trouble with Testosterone and Other Essays on the Biology of the Human Predicament' by Robert M. Sapolsky is a collection of short essays covering various topics related to biology, neuroscience, human behavior, and the effects of hormones like testosterone. The author delves into the complexities of human biology, stress, emotions, brain chemistry, and their impact on our daily lives. Sapolsky also draws parallels between human behavior and that of animals, particularly baboons, based on his observations and research.
The writing style in the book is a mix of informative, funny, poignant, and interesting, as described by readers. The essays are gathered from several years and various magazines, each standing on its own without a particular overarching theme. Sapolsky's narrative includes personal anecdotes, observations from his studies, and reflections on life and death, making the book a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition through a biological lens.
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Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize
From the man who Oliver Sacks hailed as "one of the best scientist/writers of our time," a collection of sharply observed, uproariously funny essays on the biology of human culture and behavior.
In the tradition of Stephen Jay Gould and Oliver Sacks, Robert Sapolsky offers a sparkling and erudite collection of essays about science, the world, and our relation to both. "The Trouble with Testosterone" explores the influence of that notorious hormone on male aggression. "Curious George's Pharmacy" reexamines recent exciting claims that wild primates know how to medicate themselves with forest plants. "Junk Food Monkeys" relates the adventures of a troop of baboons who stumble upon a tourist garbage dump. And "Circling the Blanket for God" examines the neurobiological roots underlying religious belief.
Drawing on his career as an evolutionary biologist and neurobiologist, Robert Sapolsky writes about the natural world vividly and insightfully. With candor, humor, and rich observations, these essays marry cutting-edge science with humanity, illuminating the interconnectedness of the world's inhabitants with skill and flair.
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