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As news of war and terror dominates the headlines, scientist
Malcolm Potts and veteran journalist Thomas Hayden take a step back
to explain it all. In the spirit of Guns, Germs and Steel, Sex and
War asks the basic questions: Why is war so fundamental to our
species? And what can we do about it? Malcolm Potts explores these
questions from the frontlines, as a witness to war-torn countries
around the world. As a scientist and obstetrician, Potts has worked
with governments and aid organizations globally, and in the
trenches with women who have been raped and brutalized in the
course of war. Combining their own experience with scientific
findings in primatology, genetics, and anthropology, Potts and
Hayden explain war's pivotal position in the human experience and
how men in particular evolved under conditions that favored gang
behavior, rape, and organized aggression. Drawing on these new
insights, they propose a rational plan for making warfare less
frequent and less brutal in the future. Anyone interested in
understanding human nature, warfare, and terrorism at their most
fundamental levels will find Sex and War to be an illuminating
work, and one that might change the way they see the world.
Popular science writing has exploded in the past decade, both in
print and online. Who better to guide writers striving to succeed
in the profession than a group of award-winning independent
journalists with a combined total of 225 years of experience? From
Thomas Hayden's chapter on the perfect pitch to Emma Maris's advice
on book proposals to Mark Schrope's essential information on
contracts, the members of SciLance give writers of all experience
levels the practical information they need to succeed, as either a
staffer or a freelancer. Going beyond craft, "The Science Writer's
Handbook" also tackles issues such as creating productive office
space, balancing work and family, and finding lasting career
satisfaction. It is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to
prosper as a science writer in the new era of publishing.
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