Synthesized answer
The central thesis of "Behave" is to explore and answer the question: "Why do we do the things we do?" [Passage 2]. The book undertakes a "landmark, genre-defining examination of human behavior" by synthesizing cutting-edge research across various disciplines [Passage 2, Passage 1].
The author, Robert M. Sapolsky, a neuroscientist and primatologist, aims to uncover the hidden story behind our actions [Passage 2]. He addresses complex issues such as tribalism, xenophobia, hierarchy, competition, war, and peace [Passage 1, Passage 2]. The book is described as 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" [Passage 1].
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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.” ...
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…