Rating: 4.00 (1 ratings)
First published 2011
Faced with endless reports of war, crime, and terrorism, it's easy to think we live in the most violent era ever. But renowned psychologist Steven Pinker reveals the shocking truth: violence has been steadily declining for millennia. Through riveting data and vivid historical examples, he shows how our better angels—reason, empathy, and self-control—have gradually triumphed over our inner demons. An ambitious and provocative work that will challenge how you see the human condition.
Genres: history, science, psychology, social-science, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-work, historical-analysis
1094 pages · Paperback · Penguin