Games of Testosterone and Other Questions of Behavioral Biology

Robert Sapolsky, a professor of biology at Stanford University and author of the bestseller «The Biology of Good and Evil», presents a sparkling collection of essays on various aspects of behavioral biology. Is testosterone the cause of aggression, or does the level of this hormone rise with aggressive behavior? Is the passion for voyeurism unique to humans? Can stress kill, and what can we do to survive? What brain areas are associated with sexual orientation, what influences the timing of puberty in adolescents, and why do we move away from our parents? How are behavior and social status related? Why do we feel so bad when we are ill, and how many «I» can exist in one body? Such diverse and fascinating questions are thoroughly examined by the author from a scientific perspective, explained concisely, with humor, and supported by the results of large-scale research and experiments. Sapolsky is precise and witty; his reasoning is deep yet very accessible. He is not only a remarkable scientist but also a talented writer. This book, shedding light on the interconnectedness of Earth's inhabitants, is further evidence of this.