Sex Genes and Rock 'n' Roll

<p>Why are people getting fatter?</p><p>Why do so many rock stars end up dead at 27?</p><p>Is there any hope of curbing population growth rampant consumerism and the environmental devastation they wreak?</p><p>Evolutionary biologist Rob Brooks argues that the origins of these twenty-first century problems can be found where the ancient forces of evolution collide with modern culture and economics. In <em>Sex Genes and Rock ’n’ Roll</em> Brooks explores a tasting platter of topics from the frivolous to the tragic – falling in love making music our obsession with rock ’n’ roll sexual conflict fertility obesity consumption ageing and more – illustrating how evolution stands alongside economics anthropology psychology and political science in shaping our world.</p>