Author : Nicholas P. Money
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1789141834
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)
Book Synopsis The Selfish Ape by : Nicholas P. Money
Download or read book The Selfish Ape written by Nicholas P. Money and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving together stories of science and sociology, The Selfish Ape offers a refreshing response to common fantasies about the ascent of humanity. Rather than imagining modern humans as a species with godlike powers, or Homo deus, Nicholas P. Money recasts us as Homo narcissus—paragons of self-absorption. This exhilarating story offers an immense sweep of modern biology, leading readers from earth’s unexceptional location in the cosmos to the story of our microbial origins and the innerworkings of the human body. It explores human genetics, reproduction, brain function, and aging, creating an enlightened view of man as a brilliantly inventive, yet self-destructive animal. The Selfish Ape is a book about human biology, the intertwined characteristics of our greatness and failure, and the way that we have plundered the biosphere. Written in a highly accessible style, it is a perfect read for those interested in science, human history, sociology, and the environment.