The Moral Animal: Why We Are the Way We Are – The New Science of Evolutionary Psychology
Author: Robert Wright
Are men literally born to cheat? Does monogamy actually serve women’s interests? These are among the questions that have made The Moral Animal one of the most provocative science books in recent years. Wright unveils the genetic strategies behind everything from our sexual preferences to our office politics–as well as their implications for our moral codes and public poli….Read More
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