Behave: The bestselling exploration of why humans behave as they do [Paperback] Sapolsky, Robert M Paperback – 1 January 2018

📘 "Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst" by Robert Sapolsky

Genre: Science / Psychology / Neuroscience

Published: 2017

Description:

"Behave" is a groundbreaking and ambitious book that explores why humans behave the way they do, from acts of kindness to moments of violence. Written by neuroscientist and primatologist Robert Sapolsky, the book takes a biological deep dive into human behavior, examining it from multiple timeframes — starting from the immediate seconds before an action to evolutionary factors millions of years in the making.

Sapolsky explains how our brain chemistry, hormones, childhood experiences, culture, and genetics all interact to shape our behavior. He blends insights from neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and sociology with humor and clarity, making complex science both accessible and deeply insightful.

🧠 Key Topics Include:

• How the brain makes decisions
• The role of hormones like testosterone and oxytocin
• The impact of early life and environment
• Cultural and historical influences on morality and aggression
• Free will, empathy, and violence