Robert M. Sapolsky is an American neuroendocrinology researcher and acclaimed nonfiction author. He has written several notable works, including "A Primate's Memoir," "The Trouble with Testosterone," and "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers," which explore the intersections of biology, neurology, and behavior. His writing combines scientific rigor with accessible prose, making complex topics engaging for a broad audience.
Sapolsky is a professor of biology, neurology, and neurological sciences at Stanford University, where he also holds a courtesy appointment in neurosurgery. His research focuses on stress, neurobiology, and primate behavior, informed by his fieldwork as a research associate at the National Museums of Kenya. A recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "genius grant," his work bridges academic scholarship and popular science writing.
Known for his wit and clarity, Sapolsky's books delve into themes of human and animal behavior, stress physiology, and the biological underpinnings of social dynamics. His contributions to both scientific literature and public understanding have solidified his reputation as a leading voice in neuroscience and primatology.
Non-Fiction Books
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1
Stress, The Aging Brain, And The Mechanisms Of Neuron Death
1992
2
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers
1993
3
The Trouble with Testosterone and Other Essays on the Biology of the Human Predicament
1997
4
A Primate's Memoir: A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life Among the Baboons
2001
5
Monkeyluv: And Other Essays on Our Lives as Animals
2005
6
Stress and Your Body
2010
7
Being Human: Life Lessons from the Frontiers of Science
2012
8
Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst