First published 1999
What if the way we think and behave isn't just shaped by our environment, but by the DNA in our cells? Psychologist Paolo Inghilleri investigates the surprising genetic roots of culture, from religious beliefs to political leanings. Diving into cutting-edge research, he reveals how subtle differences in our genetic code can influence how we see the world and the changes we drive in our communities. With vivid real-life stories, Inghilleri challenges our notions of free will and what it means to be human in the 21st century.
Genres: anthropology, 21st-century, biology, genetics, academic, cultural-studies
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-beliefs, scientific-discovery
Period: 21st-Century
161 pages · Hardcover · Cambridge University Press