Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9781108716468 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 504 str.

Lance Workman; Will Reader

Opis

A classic introduction to the fascinating science of evolutionary psychology, now in full colour and including the latest research updates.

Recenzje

'Now in its fourth edition, Evolutionary Psychology remains a must-read book for anyone interested in what it means to be human. Drawing on a dazzling range of data and ideas, it presents a brilliant synthesis for students, specialists and the public alike.' Simon Underdown, Oxford Brookes University, UK

Spis treści

1. Introduction to evolutionary psychology; 2. Principles of evolutionary change; 3. Sexual selection; 4. The evolution of human mate choice; 5. Cognitive development and the innateness issue; 6. Social development; 7. The evolutionary psychology of social behaviour: kin relationships and conflict; 8. The evolutionary psychology of social behaviour: reciprocity and group behaviour; 9. Evolution, thought and cognition; 10. The evolution of language; 11. The evolution of emotion; 12. Evolutionary psychopathology and Darwinian medicine; 13. Evolution and individual differences; 14. Evolutionary psychology and culture; Glossary; References; Index.