Trophy Hunting: A Psychological Perspective

ISBN-13: 9780367278175 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 112 str.

Geoffrey Beattie

Opis

The first book of its kind to examine critically current research to determine whether there really is an evolutionary argument for trophy hunting, and what range of motivations and personality traits may be linked to this activity, this is essential reading for students, academics, policy makers and charities in related areas.

Spis treści

Acknowledgements 1. Introduction: Ethic, Emotions, and Behaviours 2. An Evolutionary Perspective 3. Psychological Motivations: Expressed and Hidden 4. Justifying the Unjustifiable? 5. Why Trophy Hunters Smile with Such Relish 6. The Personality of the Trophy Hunter 7. Concluding Remarks References Index