The Better Angels of Our Nature
About This Book
Published in 2012, The Better Angels of Our Nature examines the historical trajectory of human violence. Steven Pinker investigates the psychological drivers that push us toward aggression while exploring the countervailing forces that inhibit such behavior, demonstrating how these dynamics have produced dramatic decreases in violent acts throughout history.
Who Should Read This?
- People convinced that modern society is growing more dangerous
- Readers curious about psychological and social mechanisms behind human aggression
- Students of human history and societal evolution
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