 First edition | |
| Author | Robert Sapolsky |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Biology of human behavior |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Penguin Press |
Publication date | May 2, 2017 |
| Pages | 800 |
| ISBN | 978-1-59420-507-1 |
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