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Evolution and Human Behaviour: Darwinian Perspectives on the Human Condition 3rd edition


Evolution and Human Behaviour: Darwinian Perspectives on the Human Condition 3rd edition

Paperback by Cartwright, John (Chester College of Higher Education)

Evolution and Human Behaviour: Darwinian Perspectives on the Human Condition

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ISBN:
9781137348005
Publication Date:
30 Sep 2016
Edition/language:
3rd edition / English
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:
Bloomsbury Academic
Pages:
520 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 27 - 29 May 2024
Evolution and Human Behaviour: Darwinian Perspectives on the Human Condition

Description

Our experience of the world is driven by processes common to all animals: growth, survival, reproduction and death. Evolution and Human Behaviour explores the complexities of the human experience through the lens of Darwinism, drawing on a long and vibrant tradition of different theories and interpretations. This textbook offers a compelling synthesis of key concepts, addressing human thought, feeling and behaviour in fundamental evolutionary terms. This is a essential text for undergraduate students taking courses in psychology, human biology, ethology, anthropology and human behavioural ecology, providing an insightful and comprehensive introduction for anyone who wishes to understand how human behaviour has evolved. New to this Edition: - Additional chapters on health and disease, homosexuality, the nature of adaptations and life history theory. - Includes brand-new material on epigenetics, patterns of crime, error management theory, moral foundations theory, religion and gene culture co-evolution. - Now accompanied by a companion website offering additional reading material and useful practice questions - New 'controversy' boxes in each chapter, providing ideas for essay topics and classroom discussion

Contents

Historical Introduction: Evolution and Theories of Mind and Behaviour, Darwin and After Foundations of Darwinian Psychology Natural Selection, Inclusive Fitness and the Selfish Gene Sex and Sexual Selection The evolution of the Hominins The Quintessence of Dust: The Hominin Package Adaptations and Evolved Design Life History Theory Cognition and modularity Emotions Altruism and Cooperation Conflict and Crime Human Sexual Behaviour: Anthropological Perspectives Human Mate Choice: The Evolutionary Logic of Sexual Desire Facial Atractiveness The Paradox of Homosexuality Incest Avoidance and the Westermark Effect Darwinian Medicine: Evolutionary Perspectives on Health and Disease Three Case Studies in Evolution and Health: Diet, Cancer and Mental Disorder The Evolution of Culture: Genes and Memes Ethics

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