Evolution and Human Behaviour
Darwinian Perspectives on Human Nature
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 31. March 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-333-71457-7 (ISBN)
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Description
During the 1990s there was an upsurge of interest in the application of evolutionary thinking to the study of human behaviour. Darwin's basic ideas concerning natural and sexual selection have been revised, refined and extended in scope. This book is a response to the need for a student textbook dealing explicitly with Darwinism and human affairs. It provides an overview of the key theoretical principles of human sociobiology and evolutionary psychology and shows how they illuminate the way humans think and behave. It should be of value to psychology and biology undergraduates but specifically those studying evolutionary psychology, animal behaviour and evolutionary theory, sociobiology, biological anthropology and behavioural ecology.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
diagrams, charts, tables, illustrations, glossary, references, index
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
600 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-71457-7 (9780333714577)
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03/2008
2nd Edition
Palgrave Macmillan
€49.51
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Persons
JOHN CARTWRIGHT holds degrees in natural science and philosophy of science and is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology at Chester College of Higher Education, an institution affiliated to the University of Liverpool. He teaches courses on Darwin and the evolutionary approach to understanding human behaviour.
Content
Historical Introduction: Evolution and Theories of Behaviour Darwin and After - Darwin's Legacy - The Selfish Gene - Mating Behaviour: From Systems to Strategies - Sexual Selection - The Evolution of Brain Size - Language and the Modular Mind - Understanding Human Sexual Behaviour - Mate Choice in Humans - Conflict in Families and Other Groups - Altruism, Co-operation and the Foundations of Culture - Epilogue: The Use and Misuse of Evolutionary Theory - Glossary - References - Index