‘In this fluent and fascinating book, Steve Stewart-Williams explains whether, how and above all why men and women, like most mammals, have somewhat different brains as well as different bodies.’ – Matt Ridley, author of The Red Queen, The Rational Optimist, and Birds, Sex and Beauty
‘After a billion years of sex differences, it’s time for a clear, balanced account of what they mean for us—and A Billion Years of Sex Differences delivers. Stewart-Williams explains, with authority and wit, how our evolved differences play out in dating, mating, and parenting, and why facing these facts is essential for a fairer, more compassionate society. If anyone doubts the relevance of evolution to human behavior, hand them this book.‘ – Carole Hooven, author of T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us
‘In A Billion Years of Sex Differences, evolutionary psychologist Steve Stewart-Williams has penned the best scientific work on the subject to date—and it has the added bonus of being a gripping good read.’ – Michael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic magazine, author of Why Darwin Matters, The Moral Arc, Conspiracy, and Truth
‘With his latest book, Stewart-Williams provides an eminently logical, readable, and entertaining account of the what, when, where, why, and how of sex differences. This book will be a classic – it is engaging, clear, and informative from cover to cover, and had me chuckling nearly as often as I said, ‘Aha!’ I’m already planning to use it in my classes!’ – April Bleske-Rechek, Professor of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
‘A terrific book—scholarly and anchored in the most current science, yet also highly engaging and readable for any audience. It’s sure to become a classic on the fascinating science of sex differences. Reading it will give women and men alike a deeper understanding of each other.’ – David Buss, Professor of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
Praise for The Ape That Understood the Universe:
‘An eloquent and elegant exploration of human nature in the light of evolution, illuminating many modern social and political dilemmas’ – Matt Ridley, author of The Red Queen and Nature via Nurture
‘The best update of the gene’s-eye view I have seen for a long time. This book will turn your view of human nature inside out and upside down’ – Susan Blackmore, author of The Meme Machine and Consciousness: An Introduction
‘Takes the reader from first principles to a deep understanding of the evolutionary and cultural underpinnings of human behaviour. Not only has Stewart-Williams produced a work of deep understanding, he has also produced one which is a real page turner. A twenty-first century successor to The Selfish Gene‘ – Lance Workman, co-author of Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction
‘A great introduction to human nature … Stewart-Williams shows how genes and memes entwine to explain our deepest concerns and our highest aspirations. This fun, easy-going, science-savvy book will make you smarter about your emotions, your relationships, and your society’ – Geoffrey Miller, author of The Mating Mind, Spent and Mate
‘A captivating, page-turning, voyage of discovery. Stewart-Williams is not only an experienced evolutionary psychologist but also a talented and insightful writer with a memorable turn of phrase’ – The Psychologist
‘A sharp, fun, contemporary, succinct overview that best represents evolutionary psychology and also covers the basics of cultural evolutionary theory’ – Human Nature
‘A thrilling review of our best explanations of human behaviour at a time when such theories are under attack … a wonderful entry point into learning how the scientific method works – it doesn’t care what you believe, nor what you wish were true’ – Aero
