The Whisperings Within Author:David P. Barash Why do we wage war? How do we choose mates? What is the underlying reason for rape? What is the purpose of miscarriage? Why are stepparents notoriously cruel? Why do Turkish rug-dealers wear dark glasses? This provocative book explores sociobiology, which has become as exciting and controversial in recent years as Charles Darwin's theory of evol... more »ution was in its day. In his examination of the nature of the human species David Barash shows us that not only do our genes give us the color of our eyes and hair, but they also have a great deal to do with the way we behave. Enriched by colorful accounts of animal life and anthropological anecdotes, The Whispering Within provides frank, sensitive treatment of a topic with explosive ethical implications.« less