A deeper summary of specific chapters (e.g., regarding the evolution of sex or violence). A list of the main arguments regarding human behavior. Information on where to purchase the book. Let me know which aspect you'd like to explore further! Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors by Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan
Sagan and Druyan investigate the "hereditary cargo" of attributes and disabilities that humans carry, including: Submission to Authority: The tendency for hierarchy. Hatred of "Different" Others: The origins of xenophobia. Altruism and Violence: The duality of human nature. Family Ties and Love: Emotional traits. Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
The authors, similar to Alex Haley's Roots , track the ancestry of the human species, not by tracing a family tree, but by looking back at the ancestral traits developed over billions of years of evolution. A deeper summary of specific chapters (e