<p>“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.”<br />
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- David Myers, Professor of Psychology, Hope College, Michigan,

<p>"A very readable – and much needed – overview of what evolutionary psychology is and is not.</p>

- Daniel Nettle – Professor of Behavioural Science, Newcastle University,

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.
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Controversial and captivating, this uniquely accessible guide explores what happens when evolutionary theory is applied to human behaviour.
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.
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Why do young women prefer older men? And what makes us feel guilty about lying? In this concise and engaging introduction to evolutionary psychology, the authors demonstrate how this cutting-edge new science might hold the answers to the puzzles behind our motivations and desires. With penetrating insights into a wide range of topics they consider: the rules of attraction - what makes men and women desirable to each other? A 'gene for God' - could religion be a product of evolution? Selfishness and altruism - how did we come to be moral? Offering straightforward explanations of everything from the 'gene's eye view' to the 'nature versus nurture' debate, this accessible guide also tackles the major controversies while assessing the potential of evolutionary psychology to make profound differences to the way we think about human nature.
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"Well-written and easy to read… clears up many of the most persistent misunderstandings about evolutionary psychology."
"Well-written and easy to read... clears up many of the most persistent misunderstandings about evolutionary psychology." Susan Blackmore

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781851683567
Publisert
2005-04-28
Utgiver
Vendor
Oneworld Publications
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
240

Biographical note

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.