The Moral Animal

The Moral Animal Why We Are, the Way We Are: The New Science of Evolutionary Psychology

Paperback (29 Aug 1995)

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Publisher's Synopsis

One of the most provocative science books ever published-"a feast of great thinking and writing about the most profound issues there are" (The New York Times Book Review). 

"Fiercely intelligent, beautifully written and engrossingly original." -The New York Times Book Review

Are men literally born to cheat? Does monogamy actually serve women's interests? These are among the questions that have made The Moral Animaled one of the most provocative science books in recent years. Wright unveils the genetic strategies behind everything from our sexual preferences to our office politics-as well as their implications for our moral codes and public policies. Illustrations.

Book information

ISBN: 9780679763994
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Imprint: Vintage Books
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 496
Weight: 470g
Height: 132mm
Width: 201mm
Spine width: 30mm