Synthesized answer
The book "Behave" by Robert M. Sapolsky is a comprehensive examination of human behavior, aiming to answer the fundamental question: why do we do the things we do [Passage 1]. Sapolsky, a neuroscientist and primatologist, synthesizes cutting-edge research from various disciplines to explore this topic [Passage 1].
The book delves into complex human behaviors such as tribalism, xenophobia, hierarchy, competition, war, and peace [Passage 1, Passage 2]. It is described as a "dazzling tour d’horizon of the science of human behavior" and a "majestic synthesis" of research, exploring our actions for both good and ill [Passage 1, Passage 2]. The provided passages do not offer further details on the key concepts themselves, but rather describe the book's scope and acclaim.
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Title: Behave by Robert M. Sapolsky Description: New York Times bestseller • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize • One of the Washington Post's 10 Best Books of the Year “It’s no exaggeration to say that Behave is one of the best nonfiction books I’ve ever read.” —David P. Barash, The Wall Street Journal "It has my vote for science book of the year.” —Parul Sehgal, The New York Times "Immensely readable, often hilarious...Hands-down one of the best books I’ve read in years. I loved it." —Dina Temple-Raston, The Washington Post From the bestselling author of A Primate's Memoir and the…
nophobia, hierarchy and competition, and war and peace, Behave is a towering achievement—a majestic synthesis of cutting-edge research and a heroic exploration of why we ultimately do the things we do . . . for good and for ill. Categories: Science Pages: 802 Snippet: New York Times bestseller • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize • One of the Washington Post's 10 Best Books of the Year “It’s no exaggeration to say that Behave is one of the best nonfiction books I’ve ever read.” ...