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Book SynopsisTrade Review“[Boyer’s] incisive investigation of 'six problems in search of a new science'. . . integrates an impressive range of research and attendant insights. An elegant voice in a clamorous field.”—
Nature“Boyer does construct an increasingly textured narrative throughout
Minds Make Societies” — Sarah Lane Ritchie,
Philosophy, Theology and the Sciences“Provides a precious introduction to the main discoveries generated by cognitive and evolutionary approaches to anthropology in the last few decades.”—Olivier Morin,
Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute“The most important work on a science of human culture in years.”—Leda Cosmides, University of California, Santa Barbara
“Pascal Boyer has written a wide-ranging, clear, and convincing book. It is an essential reading for anyone who wants to better understand the workings of our social world.”—Hugo Mercier, co-author of
The Enigma of Reason“Pascal Boyer’s elegant and insightful essays on human nature and human society show the power of combining anthropology, evolutionary theory, and cognitive psychology. I particularly like his balance and even-handedness in evaluating various contending social theories.”—Herbert Gintis, author of
Individuality and Entanglement: The Moral and Material Bases of Social Life“Read Pascal Boyer’s cool and captivating new book
Minds Make Societies. It will change forever your understanding of society and culture.”—Dan Sperber, co-author of
The Enigma of Reason“
Minds Make Societies is must-reading for those who are interested in what a new generation of scientists is discovering.”—John Tooby, Co-Director, Center for Evolutionary Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara
