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Survival of the Friendliest
Brian Hare and Vanessa Wood
Understanding Our Origins and Rediscovering Our Common Humanity
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Survival of the Friendliest (2020) presents a scientific look at the origins of human sociability. This history of humanity demonstrates how evolutionary pressure made us the friendly, community-oriented species we are today.
About the author
Brian Hare is a professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University's Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and co-author of The Genius of Dogs, a New York Times best seller.
Vanessa Woods is a research scientist at the Duke Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, the co-author of The Genius of Dogs, and the author of her own title Bonobo Handshake.
Who might enjoy this content?
- Loners looking for an empirical reason to mingle
- History buffs seeking a deep look at ancient communities
- Anyone interested in an evolutionary take on human friendship
