A phenomenally important book Lewis Dartnell author of OriginsWhy do we live in familiesWhy do we help complete strangersWhy do we compare ourselves to othersWhy do we cooperateThe science of cooperation tells us not only how we got here but also where we might end up. In The Social Instinct Nichola Raihani introduces us to other species who like us live and work together. From the pied babblers of the Kalahari to the cleaner fish of the Great Barrier Reef they happen to be some of the most fascinating and extraordinarily successful species on this planet. What do we have in common with these animals and what can we learn from them The Social Instinct is an exhilarating farreaching and thoughtprovoking journey through all life on Earth with profound insights into what makes us human and how our societies work.A pleasing juxtaposition of insightful scientific theory with illuminating anecdotes Richard DawkinsSurprising thoughtful and best of all endlessly entertaining Will Storr author of The Science of StorytellingA superb book about how important cooperation is Alice Roberts author of Ancestors