Evolutionary Psychology

A Beginner's Guide

AvRobin Dunbar,John Lycett

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

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Beskrivning

Evolutionary Psychology: A Beginner’s Guide is a uniquely accessible yet comprehensive guide to the study of the effects of evolutionary theory on human behaviour. Written specifically for the general reader, and for entry-level students, it covers all the most important elements of this interdisciplinary subject, from the role of evolution in our selection of partner, to the influence of genetics on parenting. The book draws widely on examples, case studies and background facts to convey a substantial amount of information, and is authored by the UK’s leading experts in the field, from the only dedicated research and teaching institute.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2005-04-28
Mått:129 x 198 x 19 mm
Vikt:186 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Beginner's Guides
Antal sidor:240
Förlag:Oneworld Publications
ISBN:9781851683567

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Barnpsykologi och utvecklingspsykologi inom Psykologi och pedagogik

Mer om författaren

Robin Dunbar is Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Oxford. He is the author of more than a dozen books.Louise Barrett is Professor of Psychology at the University of Lethbridge and John Lycett is a lecturer in Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Liverpool.

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“By shining the light of Darwin’s big idea on human actions and thought, the authors show how genetic and cultural evolution might work together to predispose our central human traits, our moral inclinations, and even our uniqueness.”

Innehållsförteckning

1. Why do we need evolution?;2. What evolution did for us; 3. Genes, development and instinct; 4. How to make us human;5. Choosing mates;6. The dilemmas of parenthood; 7. The social whirl; 8. Language and culture; 9. The uniqueness of human being; 10. Virtual worlds;11. The science of morality; Bibliography; Glossary.