New Scientist Essential Guide - Issue 14 - Human Society 2022

How have evolution and psychology shaped human society? What are the roles of religion, power and work? And what does the future hold?

Homo sapiens have developed uniquely complex societal structures that allow cooperation beyond our immediate kin. Learn how that happened, and the natural tensions it has created, in this 14th New Scientist Essential Guide. Topics include:

The rise of civilisation
Religion and morality
Power and conflict
Economics and work
The future of society