{"title":"Harvey Whitehouse","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of Harvey Whitehouse, an esteemed author known for his insightful contributions to the field of anthropology and religion. Whitehouse's works are particularly noted for exploring how beliefs and rituals shape societies and influence human behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable publications is the influential book \u003cem\u003eInheritance\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking examination of cultural transmission and its implications across generations. This title is part of a broader collection housed within the Education \u0026amp; Reference category, making it a valuable resource for students, educators, and curious minds alike who wish to delve into cultural studies and the intricacies of human social systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhitehouse's writing is both engaging and enlightening, providing readers with a clear narrative that makes complex theories accessible. His research-backed insights and compelling prose make his works standout, offering a unique lens through which to view cultural dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Harvey Whitehouse's collection to embark on an intellectual journey that expands and challenges your understanding of culture and religion. Whether for academic purposes or personal enrichment, his books are sure to be a captivating addition to your reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inheritance-by-harvey-whitehouse-9781529152234","title":"Inheritance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInsightful and breathtaking . . . Explains some of our species' greatest successes and failures.\u003c\/em\u003e — Yuval Noah Harari, author of \u003cem\u003eSapiens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow our evolved psychology has shaped the past, present and future of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of us is endowed with an inheritance. A set of ancient biases, forged through countless millennia of natural and cultural selection, which shape every facet of our behaviour. For generations, this inheritance has taken us to ever greater heights. But now, for the first time, it is failing us—with devastating implications for humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eInheritance\u003c\/em\u003e, renowned anthropologist Harvey Whitehouse offers a sweeping account of how our evolved biases have shaped humanity's past and imperil its future. Unveiling a pioneering new way of viewing our collective history—one that weaves together psychological experiments, on-the-ground fieldwork, and big data—Whitehouse introduces three biases that shape human behaviour everywhere: conformism, religiosity, and tribalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese biases have catalysed the greatest transformations in human history, from the birth of agriculture, to the rise and fall of human sacrifice, to the creation of the first multiethnic empires. Yet today, they are driving us to ruin. Taking us deep into New Guinea tribes, Libyan militias, and predatory ad agencies, Whitehouse shows how the tools we once used to manage our biases are breaking down, with disastrous consequences for us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy uncovering how human nature has shaped our collective history, \u003cem\u003eInheritance\u003c\/em\u003e reveals a surprising new path to solving our most urgent problems. The result is a powerful reappraisal of the human journey; one that transforms our understanding of who we are, and who we could be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46354841370860,"sku":"9781529152234","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11944063482732.jpg?v=1744290237"},{"product_id":"inheritance-by-harvey-whitehouse-9781529159158","title":"Inheritance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInsightful and breathtaking . . . Explains some of our species' greatest successes and failures.\u003c\/em\u003e - Yuval Noah Harari, author of \u003cem\u003eSapiens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy are humans everywhere prone to believe in ghosts? How might our tendency to imitate one another be contributing to the climate catastrophe? And does our deep evolutionary past impel us to vote for strongmen?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1987, Harvey Whitehouse went to live with an indigenous community deep in the Papua New Guinea rainforest. His experiences there convinced him that, far from being wildly different, humans are fundamentally alike— their beliefs and behaviours rooted in a set of evolutionary urges that can be found in any society, anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Whitehouse roves across twelve millennia and five continents to uncover how these evolved urges have both shaped and been reshaped by human history. Along the way, he shows that this ancient inheritance does not just hold the key to explaining the modern world— but perhaps also to changing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46657904378092,"sku":"9781529159158","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529159158.jpg?v=1752758510"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/harvey-whitehouse.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}