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A classic introduction to the fascinating science of evolutionary psychology, now in full colour and including the latest research updates.
Sommario
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.
Info autore
Lance Workman is Visiting Professor of Psychology at the University of South Wales, an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a freelance science writer. He was previously Head of Psychology at Bath Spa University, and for 7 years was the interviews editor for The Psychologist. His teaching and research interests are in biological and evolutionary psychology, and he has published widely on both human and animal behaviour. Workman regularly comments on developments in psychology in the media and national press, and has hosted his own series on psychology for Radio Wales.Will Reader is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University. His research and writing interests include the relationship between evolution and technology (particularly social media and the internet) and education research. He has recently completed research on social networks and evolution funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Reader's work has been featured in a range of media publications, including The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times, The Hindustani Times, and Science Daily, though he is particularly proud of obtaining 'quote of the week' in the New Scientist Magazine.
Riassunto
The fourth edition of this highly acclaimed undergraduate textbook introduces the fascinating science of evolutionary psychology, while assuming no prior knowledge of evolutionary theory. Now in full colour, latest updates include new material on neuroscience and epigenetics, revised boxed case studies and additional discussion questions.
Testo aggiuntivo
'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
