Brown, Prof Gillian R. (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Ps
Sense and Nonsense: Evolutionary Perspectives on Human Behaviour
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198908203
- author:
- Brown, Prof Gillian R. (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Ps
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 25.9 x 14 x 0.9 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Science, Biology, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Evolutionary theory offers a wide-ranging and thought-provoking perspective on human behaviour. This book provides an introduction to five schools of thought that use evolution to explore humanity, including sociobiology, human behavioural ecology, evolutionary psychology, cultural evolution and gene-culture coevolution.
A balanced analysis of the ideas, methods and findings of these approaches is presented in this revised edition, carefully guiding readers through the complexities of the subject. The book aims to provide a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each perspective, helping readers to assess the legitimacy of claims made about human behaviour under the name of evolution.
Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as experts and those interested in evolutionary explanations of human behaviour, this book provides a readable and informative introduction to the subject. By completing this book, readers will gain a better understanding of the key concepts and be able to make informed judgements about what is sense and what is nonsense in the context of evolution and human behaviour.
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