Jonathan Gottschall studies the intersection of science and art as a distinguished fellow in the English Department at Washington & Jefferson College. He is also the author of The Storytelling Animal, which was a New York Times Editor's Choice Selection.
Jonathan Gottschall Books
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What's The Professor in the Cage about?
In The Professor in the Cage (2015), professor Jonathan Gottschall enters the world of mixed martial arts to discover the sources of our fascination with violence. Through the power of modern science and by applying the weight of human history, these blinks reveal how our love of fighting is grounded in our deepest human instincts.
Who should read The Professor in the Cage?
- Anyone interested in the origins of violence
- People fascinated by martial arts
- Anyone hoping to learn more about humanity’s fascination with fighting
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What's The Storytelling Animal about?
The Storytelling Animal (2012) explores humanity’s addiction to stories. It reveals their surprising evolutionary value, and clearly explains the importance – as well as the complications – that stories bring to our lives.
Who should read The Storytelling Animal?
- Anyone who is addicted to good stories
- Teachers and parents who fear reading and storytelling is going out of style
- Students of psychology or evolutionary biology
