World War One. World War Two. With the advent of advanced weaponry including nuclear weapons the capacity for violence has reached heights like never before in humanity’s history. Coupled with a ballooning global population that is consuming more and destroying the environment, human survival is at stake. Why do we react to things the way we do? Where do irrational reactions and violence come from? A violent society has many causes. But are they preventable? And with a growing population how do humans live in balance with the environment? Daniel Mongelli attempts to answer these and other burning questions in “A Return to Rationality: Making Sense of the Insane World.” By diving into the works of Biology, History, and Sociology scholars around the world, he shows us the roots of our “irrational” behavior and violence as well as our society’s impact on nature and what we can do to reduce it. The research into different societies - from Hitler’s Germany to the Yequana tribes - highlights many phenomena which lead to violence and makes for a fascinating read. Whether you're an academic, a professional, or simply someone seeking a clearer understanding of the world, why society acts the way it does, and what we can do to help the world, "A Return to Rationality" is a thought-provoking and relevant book.