Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers begins with discussions on the biology, functions, and implications of stress before exploring stress management techniques. Why do you think Sapolsky chose to structure the text in this way? How does this structure benefit the reader?

Examine Sapolsky’s use of humor. What impact do instances of humor have on the text? What other techniques does Sapolsky use to make his specialized subject more accessible to a popular reading audience?

The intended audience for Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers are lay-readers. Why does Sapolsky address the general public rather than the science community? How do books such as Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers promote science literacy? How does Sapolsky’s work compare to that of other popular science writers?