We haven't ever been perfectly evolved for any environment at any time. Zuk lays down what people seem to have missed when they claim that we need to go back to our "paleo" days since our brains and bodies were perfectly suited for life in the "savannas." She tells us about evolution and how it actually works and has worked and how it is continuing to do so.
She attempts to lay out the facts in a down-to-earth manner. I enjoyed her writing style and her approach to science.
It was a relatively fast read and I think anyone could tackle this one.
Thank goodness someone isn't afraid to tackle people's misconceptions.
ReplyDeleteYou belong to a skeptic book club? I love that!
ReplyDeleteHopping over from the Nonfiction Reading Challenge (still).
ReplyDeleteI think I might like this as ammunition ;-) . I'm glad someone tackled the subject.
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