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Human Natures: Genes, Cultures, and the Human Prospect

by Paul R. Ehrlich · 2000

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Why do we behave the way we do? Biologist Paul Ehrlichsuggests that although people share a common genetic code, these genes "do not shout commands at us...at the very most, they whisper suggestions." He argues that human nature is not so much result of genetic coding; rather, it is heavily influenced by cultural conditioning and environmental factors. With personal anecdotes, a well-written narrative, and clear examples, Human Naturesis a major work of synthesis and scholarship as well as a valuable primer on genetics and evolution that makes complex scientific concepts accessible to lay readers.

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