Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society

This eye-opening book shows why evolution has placed us on a humane path—and how we are united by our common humanity.

“A dazzlingly erudite synthesis of history, philosophy, anthropology, genetics, sociology, economics, epidemiology, statistics, and more.” —Frank Bruni, The New York Times

For too long, scientists have focused on the dark side of our biological heritage: our capacity for aggression, cruelty, prejudice, and self-interest. But natural selection has given us a suite of benefic...