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Biology, Evolution and Human Behavior
Timothy H. Goldsmith
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Description for Biology, Evolution and Human Behavior
Hardcover. This book uses evolution as the unifying theme to trace the connections between levels of biological complexity from genes through nervous systems, animal societies, and human cultures. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: JMAL; PSAJ; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 285 x 220 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1094.
Designed for a one term introduction to the modern theory of evolution by natural selection and how that theory explains animal social behavior in general and human sociocultural evolution in particular. The book can be used in courses in Biology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology, as well as in courses in Economics and Law that seek to include a biological evolutionary perspective. The book is based upon the teaching experiences of two general biologists who have taught these subjects to students at Amherst College and Yale University for many years. It provides a balanced and engaging account of the important theories and concepts of evolution and how they contribute to our understanding of human behavior and history.
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
Weight
1094g
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471182191
SKU
V9780471182191
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Ref
99-50
About Timothy H. Goldsmith
Timothy H. Goldsmith and William F. Zimmerman are the authors of Biology, Evolution, and Human Nature, published by Wiley.
Reviews for Biology, Evolution and Human Behavior
"This is a well written and illustrated introduction to modern biology, notably thorough and useful in the way it builds upon evolutionary explanation."
Edward O. Wilson, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University "An excellent introduction to a body of knowledge and concepts that should be mastered by every educated person."
Steven Pinker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology "The explanations of many difficult concepts are the best I've seen."
Donald Kennedy, Standford University "Truly a pleasure to read...The authors have a real knack for style and ease of expression.... The concepts and ideas are clearly stated, well developed, and easily understood."
Charles Mallery, University of Miami "This is a remarkable book."
Martin Daley, McMaster University "This is a superb book ? highly engaging, extremely well written, and well stocked with fascinating information."
David M. Buss, University of Texas - Austin
Edward O. Wilson, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University "An excellent introduction to a body of knowledge and concepts that should be mastered by every educated person."
Steven Pinker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology "The explanations of many difficult concepts are the best I've seen."
Donald Kennedy, Standford University "Truly a pleasure to read...The authors have a real knack for style and ease of expression.... The concepts and ideas are clearly stated, well developed, and easily understood."
Charles Mallery, University of Miami "This is a remarkable book."
Martin Daley, McMaster University "This is a superb book ? highly engaging, extremely well written, and well stocked with fascinating information."
David M. Buss, University of Texas - Austin