Evolutionary Psychology
A Beginner's Guide
Published on 28. April 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-85168-356-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"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." -- David Myers, Professor of Psychology, Hope College, Michigan "A very readable - and much needed - overview of what evolutionary psychology is and is not. -- Daniel Nettle - Professor of Behavioural Science, Newcastle UniversityMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
236 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85168-356-7 (9781851683567)
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Additional editions
E-Book
03/2005
1st Edition
Oneworld Publications
€5.92
Available for download
Persons
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.
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.
Content
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.
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.