Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Freaks of nature Freaks of nature Mark S. Blumberg "In Freaks of Nature, Mark Blumberg turns a scientist's eye on the oddities of nature, showing how a subject once relegated to the sideshow can help explain some of the deepest complexities of biolog… OL11983897W
The science of romance The science of romance Nigel Barber "In The Science of Romance Nigel Barber explains that much of our present behavior can be traced back to the ancient evolved motives of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. In short, we exhibit the propens… OL12227495W
The Neanderthal legacy The Neanderthal legacy Stan Gooch "A direct appeal for a revolution in our educational system to restore the connection with our Neanderthal heritage"--Provided by publisher. OL126664W
Comportement moteur de l'évolution Comportement moteur de l'évolution Jean Piaget What is the relationship between behavior and the processes which shape evolution? Why has behavior, whether it amounts to no more than a flower's reaction to light or encompasses the complexities of… OL1303667W
The God gene The God gene Dean H. Hamer Argues that humans are genetically predisposed toward religious faith, explaining why spiritual belief provides an evolutionary advantage and analyzes the DNA makeup of people of various ages and bac… OL16069945W
A new science of life A new science of life Rupert Sheldrake After chemists crystallised a new chemical for the first time, it became easier and easier to crystallise in laboratories all over the world. After rats at Harvard first escaped from a new kind of wa… OL18598179W
Gene worship Gene worship Gisela T. Kaplan "This book is must for anyone who cares about social inequality, matters of mind, and the future. It, very comprehensively, juxtaposes scientific and social theories and practices with particular app… OL27710622W