Why you should listen we all have some measure of stress, and robert sapolsky explores its causes as well as its effects on our bodies his lab was among the first to document the damage that stress can do to our hippocampus. Robert sapolsky, the esteemed american neuroscientist, writes that acute stress is a lifesaver. Jun 09, 2017 sure, but it also led to wine, science and books, which id suggest on balance makes it rather a good thing. Robert sapolsky is a professor of biological sciences and professor of neurology and neurological sciences at stanford university, and a research associate with the institute of primate research. Sapolsky, including why zebras dont get ulcers, and a primates memoir. Why zebras dont get ulcers is one of my alltime favorite book titles to boot, the book rocks. May 02, 2017 sapolskys work and lectures are well known to me, sometime since reading his earlier books, at first his chatty almost flippant style was a little irritating, then i settled down. He is also a research associate at the national museums of kenya. The top 5 books i read in 2018 unrestrained curiosity. Insights into the brain, in a book youll wish you had in college. Sapolsky s ability to translate complex concepts in ways that even you can understand will surely makes this course one of your top favorites. A neuroscientists unconventional life among the baboons, why zebras dont get ulcers.
It remains debatable whether strict determinism is compatible with sapolskys final. Sapolsky is the author of several works of nonfiction, including a primates memoir, the trouble with testosterone, and why zebras dont get ulcers. Some of these are part of the class materials while others are asides that hes enjoyed. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Introduction to human behavioral biology robert sapolsky rocks. And other essays on the biology of the human predicament scribner. A neuroscientists unconventional life among the baboons, and more on. The various presenters in the mini med school section also rattle off their recommendations. Dec 27, 2005 robert sapolsky is one of my favorite writers. The biology of humans at our best and worst, robert m. This is an awe inspiring indepth accessible bottom up, top down, pulling together of information and explanation of the evolution and current knowledge of the.
The girls trip star selected this autobiography about the peace guru as one of her alltime favorite books. Robert sapolsky is one of the leading neuroscientists in the world, studying stress in primates including humans. It doesnt take long for robert sapolsky, one of stanfords finest teachers, to pull you right into his course. The biology of humans at our best and worst, in which he attempts to answer what drives human behaviors such as racism, xenophobia, tolerance. The great american read, a new multiplatform pbs series. Sapolsky serves up his neurobiology with a big dose of hipster humor. Sapolsky is a long haired, long bearded academic hero whose enthusiasm for science is. Robert sapolsky wrote several other books that cover that aspect of his work both the zebra and the testosterone books are good. He is currently a professor of biology, and professor of neurology and neurological sciences and, by courtesy, neurosurgery, at stanford university. The dalai lama traces his childhood through his exile in the 90s, due to the chinese peoples liberation army. The biology of humans at our best and worst hardcover may 2, 2017. He makes the book consistently entertaining, with an infectious excitement at the puzzles he explains, and wry dudeish asides. Professor of neurology and neurosurgery, stanford university robert sapolsky holds the john a. Both books are good, though the zebras book has more relevant to everyday life information.
Some of these are part of the class materials while others are asides that. An updated guide to stress, stress related diseases, and coping 2nd edition 9780716732105. Whats the difference between bio 150, bio 250, and is it hum transcript. And other essays on our lives as animals by robert m. In the book, the dalai lama recounts the history of the tibetan people, the devastating effects that communism had on his. He mentions the two books for the course, why zebras dont get ulcers by robert sapolsky and chaos by james gleick. In 1859 charles darwin gave the world a theory of life.
Jun 22, 2016 stanford professor robert sapolsky discusses behavioral evolution in detail at stanford. The biology of humans at our best and worst audiobook by robert m. This includes an introduction to the various buckets. Sapolsky has produced, in addition to numerous scientific papers, books for broader audiences, including a primates memoir. Corruption, culture shock, travel, lions, danger, accidents, death threats, baboons, gorillas, masais, elephants, its all in there written with no added pathos not needed. Sapolsky is a macarthur fellow, a world renowned neurobiologist, and an adept science writer best known for his book, why zebras dont get ulcers.
Over a decade in the making, this gamechanging book is robert sapolskys genreshattering attempt to answer that question as fully as perhaps only he could. Robert sapolsky on behavioral evolution at stanford transcript. Stress disease and coping, and the trouble with testosterone. Sapolsky is wellknown around campus for his fascinating lectures in human behavioral biology. I read a lot, but i dont always choose whats on the bestseller list, according to the billionaire and microsoft cofounder. Many of the most respected entrepreneursfrom bill gates to elon musk are voracious readers. Robert morris sapolsky born april 6, 1957 is an american neuroendocrinologist and author. Ive decided to kick things off with neuroendocrinologist robert sapolskys 2017 book, behave.
Sapolsky is a macarthur fellow, a world renowned neurobiologist, and an adept science writer best known for. Dont waste your time reading books that focus on a tiny part of the picture, this categorization is dangerous as sapolsky notes and can get you thinking in a constrained worldview, similar to how jeff skilling of enrons favorite book was the selfish gene by richard dawkins. Sapolskys storytelling concept is delightful but it also has a powerful intrinsic logic. It entertains you, it offers you guidance, it touches you, its there when you need it. Sapolsky and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jul 06, 2017 behave the biology of humans at our best and worst by robert m. Aug 11, 2017 robert sapolsky carl sagan prize for science popularization 2008 by wonderfest science. Aug 01, 2019 robert sapolsky wrote several other books that cover that aspect of his work both the zebra and the testosterone books are good.
This one is more an adventure journal, and a very good one at that. Throughout the humbio course, professor sapolsky references several books to read. Stress, portrait of a killer full documentary 2008 by interface. Why zebras dont get ulcers 1994, the trouble with testosterone 1997 and a primates memoir 2001. He is a professor of biology and neurology at stanford university and the recipient of a macarthur foundation genius grant. Tell us your interests and well pick ted talks just. Sapolsky holds degrees from harvard and rockefeller universities and is currently a professor of biology and neurology at stanford university and a research associate with the institute of primate research, national museums of kenya. Feb 07, 2018 robert sapolsky is a professor of biological sciences and professor of neurology and neurological sciences at stanford university, and a research associate with the institute of primate research. Robert sapolsky is a professor of biological sciences at stanford university and of neurology at stanfords school of medicine. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The top 100 book list released today is based on a public opinion poll, conducted by yougov on behalf of pbs for the great american read, that asked respondents to name their favorite novel.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Professor sapolsky is a superior teacher, with amazing insights on his areas of expertise, incredibly will organized, and had a very effective communicator. The biology of humans at our best and worst by robert. Bill gates favorite book recommendations offer quite an eclectic mix. Robert sapolsky, professor of biology at stanford university, famously focuses his research on stress above all else. There was no radio or any other company, and as a result you wind up sending letters to every human that you have known in your life in. To the public at large, he is best known for three books. In the second section topics are examined critically via the buckets. I read a lot, but i dont always choose whats on the best seller list, according to the billionaire and microsoft cofounder. Corruption, culture shock, travel, lions, danger, accidents, death threats, baboons, gorillas, masais, elephants, its all in there written with. Sapolskys acclaimed and successful why zebras dont get ulcers features new chapters on how stress affects sleep and addiction, as well as new insights into anxiety and personality disorder and the impact of spirituality on managing stress. Sapolsky has 16 books on goodreads with 164559 ratings. Sapolsky has 16 books on goodreads with 164825 ratings.
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