Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-264) and index
pt. 1. Myth-busting tool kit. Myths about human nature are powerful - and misleading ; Culture : problems with what we believe about being human ; Evolution is important - but may not be what we think -- part 2. Busting three myths about being human. Prelude : Human [=/] [does not equal] nature + nurture ; The myth of race ; Myths about aggression ; Myths about sex ; Beyond the myths : now what? -- Appendix : Getting the information yourself
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Uses scientific evidence from diverse fields to counter three pervasive myths about human behavior--that people are divided into biological races, humans are naturally aggressive, and men and women drastically differ in behavior