Snakes, Sunrises, and Shakespeare - How Evolution Shapes Our Loves and Fears

Our breath catches and we jump in fear at the sight of a snake. We pause and marvel at the sublime beauty of a sunrise. These reactions are no accident; in fact, many of our human responses to nature are steeped in our deep evolutionary past. The author explores the role of evolution in human responses to the environment.

About the author

Gordon H. Orians lives in Seattle, where he is professor emeritus of biology at the University of Washington. He is the author or editor of several books, including, most recently, Life: The Science of Biology.

Summary

Our breath catches and we jump in fear at the sight of a snake. We pause and marvel at the sublime beauty of a sunrise. These reactions are no accident; in fact, many of our human responses to nature are steeped in our deep evolutionary past. The author explores the role of evolution in human responses to the environment.

Product details

• Authors: Gordon H. Orians
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 04.04.2014
• EAN: 9780226003238
• ISBN: 978-0-226-00323-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 240 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; PSYCHOLOGY / Emotions, Evolution, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution, Psychology: emotions