Social
Why are we influenced by the behaviour of complete strangers? Why does the brain register similar pleasure when I perceive something as ‘fair’ or when I eat chocolate? Why can we be so profoundly hurt by bereavement?...
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Human Universals
This book explores physical and behavioral characteristics that can be considered universal among all cultures, all people. It presents cases demonstrating universals, looks at the history of the study of universals, and...
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Are We Special
This book offers a penetrating analysis of issues raised by the perennial question, ‘Are We Special?’ It brings together scholars from a variety of disciplines, from astronomy and palaeontology to philosophy and theology, to explore this question.
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How Your Brain Works
Ever wondered what’s going on inside your head? You are your brain. Everything that makes...
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The Social Conquest of Earth
From the most celebrated heir to Darwin comes a groundbreaking book on evolution, the summa work...
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