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In Behave, Robert M. Sapolsky embarks on an expansive exploration of human behavior, integrating neurobiology, endocrinology, sensory perception, genetics, childhood experience, and cultural context. He charts a chain of influence—from the instant of a brain’s neural firing, through hormonal modulation, to environmental cues, early life factors, and evolutionary history—illustrating how each layer shapes our actions. The book synthesizes cutting‑edge research across biology, psychology, and anthropology to address complex questions about tribalism, hierarchy, morality, free will, and the interplay of individual and collective forces.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Robert M. Sapolsky
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