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The gambling animal : humanity's evolutionary winning streak - and how we risk it all
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The gambling animal : humanity's evolutionary winning streak - and how we risk it all

by Glenn W. Harrison, Don Ross

An examination of the role of risk in human evolution and historical development. The text analyses how the drive to take risks has shaped humanity and considers the future implications of escalating global challenges.

Accession 28374 ISBN 9781788163620 Publisher Profile Books
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