Subscribe now

Christmas books : Classic presents

22 November 1997

Three recent paperbacks look set for the modern classics category: Good
Natured: The Origin of Right and Wrong in Humans and Other Animals by Frans de
Waal, Five Golden Rules by John Casti, and Matt Ridley’s The Origins of Virtue.
All well-liked by our reviewers of the hardbacks, and a must for any
self-respecting bookshelf. De Waal is published by Harvard University Press,
$14.95, ISBN 0674356616, Casti by Wiley, $16.95, ISBN 0471193372,
and Ridley by Penguin, £8.99, ISBN 0140244042.

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.

Sign up
Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop