The Social Instinct

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What Nature Can Teach Us About Working Together

By Nichola Raihani

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In The Social Instinct by Nichola Raihani, the author explores the evolutionary science behind cooperation and its significance in both human society and the natural world. The book examines how living organisms, from insects to primates, use cooperation to survive and thrive. Raihani delves into the biological and psychological mechanisms that drive social behaviour, providing insights into the complexities of teamwork and altruism.
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You might enjoy this fascinating exploration into why humans are inherently social beings and how cooperation has shaped our world. Nichola Raihani delves into the science of collaboration, using engaging examples from nature and human society. If you're curious about the evolutionary basis of our social instincts and how they impact our everyday interactions, this book will surely captivate you.

The Social Instinct

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What can nature teach us about working together? Exploring evolution, animal behaviour and human psychology, The Social Instinct reveals how cooperation has shaped humankind - and what happens when it goes wrong.

'A phenomenally important book' - Lewis Dartnell, author of Origins

Why do we live in families? Why do we help complete strangers? Why do we compare ourselves to others? Why do we cooperate?

The science of cooperation tells us not only how we got here, but also where we might end up. In The Social Instinct, Nichola Raihani introduces us to other species who, like us, live and work together. From the pied babblers of the Kalahari to the cleaner fish of the Great Barrier Reef, they happen to be some of the most fascinating and extraordinarily successful species on this planet. What do we have in common with these animals, and what can we learn from them? The Social Instinct is an exhilarating, far-reaching, and thought-provoking journey through all life on Earth, with profound insights into what makes us human and how our societies work.

'A pleasing juxtaposition of insightful scientific theory with illuminating anecdotes' - Richard Dawkins

'Surprising, thoughtful and, best of all, endlessly entertaining' - Will Storr, author of The Science of Storytelling

'A superb book about how important cooperation is' - Alice Roberts, author of Ancestors

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The Social Instinct by Nichola Raihani is highly praised for its exploration of why humans are inherently cooperative and social. Reviewers describe it as important and superb, highlighting its examination of cooperation's role from biological to societal levels. The book is noted for being surprising, thoughtful, entertaining, and is admired for its engaging writing style and insightful anecdotes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529112122

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 242g

Pages: 304

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Education & Reference Nichola Raihani Non-Fiction Penguin Books Politics & Current Affairs Science & Nature

About the Author

Nichola Raihani is a Royal Society University Research Fellow and Professor in Evolution and Behaviour at UCL. Her group's research focuses on the evolution of social behaviour in humans and non-human species. She has been widely published in scientific journals, won the 2018 Philip Leverhulme Prize in Psychology for her research achievements, and was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in 2018. She has also worked in the BBC Science Development Team, and appeared on several podcasts and radio shows, including BBC Radio 4's 'Hacking the Unconscious' and 'Thought Cages'.