Quest

An intriguing work of history, philosophy, and popular science that explores the human desire to quest. <p>Scientists continually look for the genetic factors that make humans so very different in appearance and behaviour from most animals – the genes that are uniquely human. Respected biochemist and author Charles Pasternak argues that such genes do not exist. Instead, he suggests that it is our desire to quest – for food and shelter, for knowledge, for wealth, for adventure – coupled with our unique physical abilities to do so that have controlled our evolution and have led humans to develop away from closely related animals.</p> <p>In this intriguing work of history, philosophy, and popular science, Pasternak uses his extensive biological knowledge to discuss man’s nature and achievements, his genetic makeup, and his evolution.</p>