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Evolutionary Psychology: A Critical Introduction
Viren Swami
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Description for Evolutionary Psychology: A Critical Introduction
Paperback. The last decade has witnessed a dramatic change in our understanding of the way in which the mind operates and the reasons behind a myriad of human behaviours. Editor(s): Swami, Viren. Series: BPS Textbooks in Psychology. Num Pages: 388 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 16. Weight in Grams: 842.
The last decade has witnessed an exciting change in our understanding of the way in which the mind operates and the reasons behind a myriad of human behaviours. The traditional idea that nurture trumps nature in explanations of human behaviour has been supplanted by the evolutionary argument that human beings share evolved mental architectures that govern their behaviour.
The last decade has witnessed an exciting change in our understanding of the way in which the mind operates and the reasons behind a myriad of human behaviours. The traditional idea that nurture trumps nature in explanations of human behaviour has been supplanted by the evolutionary argument that human beings share evolved mental architectures that govern their behaviour.
This volume is an introduction to evolutionary approaches to psychology, bringing together seminal work in the field and exploring the ways in which evolutionary psychological research can illuminate our understanding of human behaviours and nature. Together, the ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
388
Condition
New
Series
BPS Textbooks in Psychology
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405191227
SKU
V9781405191227
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About Viren Swami
Viren Swami trained as an evolutionary psychologist, and for his doctorate examined the roles that body shape and weight play in judgements of physical attractiveness across cultures. Viren’s current research in the area focuses on the influence of evolution, culture, and individual psychology on perceptions of human beauty, and his work has been widely discussed in national and international media. ... Read more
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