From the Pulitzer Prize winning author of Guns, Germs and Steel, this book explores the unique traits of humanity in comparison to our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. More than 98% of human genes are shared with two species of chimpanzee, leading the author, Jared Diamond, to delve into our life-cycle, culture, sexuality, and the destructive urges we harbor towards ourselves and the planet. This exploration seeks to illuminate the ways in which we are uniquely human while still being influenced by our animal origins.

Pages: 368, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm