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Evolutionary Psychology
Robin Dunbar
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Description for Evolutionary Psychology
Paperback. Controversial and captivating, this uniquely accessible guide explores what happens when evolutionary theory is applied to human behaviour. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 19. Weight in Grams: 200.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Beginner's Guides
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851683567
SKU
V9781851683567
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Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Robin Dunbar
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.
Reviews for Evolutionary Psychology
“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 ... Read more
David Myers, Professor of Psychology, Hope College, Michigan "A very readable – and much needed – overview of what evolutionary psychology is ... Read more