Acclaimed author Matt Ridley's thrilling follow-up to his bestseller Genome. Armed with the extraordinary new discoveries about our genes, Ridley turns his attention to the nature versus nurture debate to bring the first popular account of the roots of human behaviour.
‘This clever and ambitious book is full of novel insights and reflections.’ James Le Fanu, Sunday Telegraph
‘Ridley belongs to the coterie that truly pushes science forward and brings it within the broader purlieus of “culture”. Nature via Nurture is another fine contribution to an already outstanding oeuvre.’ Colin Tudge, Independent Magazine
‘An unrivalled view of cutting-edge research into the roots of human behaviour.’ Clive Cookson, Financial Times
‘A balanced, entertaining gallop through the world of environmental influences and genetic impulses.’ Robin McKie, Observer
‘Eminently readable.’ Dylan Evans, Evening Standard
‘Profoundly intelligent and persuasive.’ John Cornwell, Sunday Times
Matt Ridley received his BA and D Phil at Oxford researching the evolution of behaviour. He has been science editor, Washington correspondent and American editor of The Economist. He has a regular column in the Daily Telegraph. He is also the author of The Red Queen (1993), The Origins of Virtue (1996) and Genome (1999). Matt Ridley is currently the chairman of The International Centre for Life.