Manthropology McAllister, Peter

Modern men are softer, slower, and weaker than their ancestors — and Peter McAllister has the science to prove it. Drawing on archaeology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, this book compares today's average guy to Neolithic hunters, Roman soldiers, and Aboriginal Australians who could outrun Usain Bolt. McAllister doesn't hold back: he exposes how contemporary life has left men physically diminished, from grip strength to bone density. But this isn't a doom-and-gloom polemic — it's wickedly entertaining, packed with jaw-dropping facts and dry humour. Think of it as a reality check delivered with a smirk. Whether you're curious about human evolution, fascinated by physical culture, or just want to feel slightly inadequate about your bench press, this delivers. A sharp, myth-busting look at masculinity through the lens of what men used to be capable of — and rarely are now.