Nicholas A. Christakis Books
Nicholas A. Christakis, MD, PhD, MPH, is the Sterling Professor of Social and Natural Science at Yale University. In 2009, Time magazine named him as one of the world’s most influential people. Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015, Christakis also runs the Human Nature Lab, where his team researches a wide variety of social behavior.
What's Blueprint about?
Blueprint (2019) explores the psychological traits that all humans share. Examining the evolutionary underpinnings of our social behavior, these blinks shine a light on our ancestral past and investigate how love, cooperation and friendship came to be indispensable items in our social tool kit.
Who should read Blueprint?
- Budding social scientists
- Evolutionary psychology buffs
- History junkies looking for a fresh perspective
Apollo’s Arrow
What's Apollo’s Arrow about?
Apollo’s Arrow (2020) is an illuminating and timely overview of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Backed by rigorous research, this account examines the origins of the virus and the implications it has for society going forward.
Who should read Apollo’s Arrow?
- Amateur scientists wishing to understand the coronavirus
- Engaged citizens concerned with the future of society
- Anyone who is or has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic