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Evolutionary psychology, with insights from genetics, anthropology and cognitive psychology, illuminates how fundamental aspects of the way humans think, feel and interact derive from reproductive interests and an ultimate need for survival. In this updated and expanded edition, the author considers the emergence of Homo sapiens as a species and looks at contemporary issues, such as familial relationships and conflict and cooperation, in light of key theoretical principles. The book covers basic concepts including natural and sexual selection, life history theory and the fundamentals of genetics. New material will be found in chapters on emotion, culture, incest avoidance, ethics and cognition, and a whole section devoted to the evolutionary analysis of mental disorders. This comprehensive textbook will be of great value to students of psychology, human biology and physical and cultural anthroplogy.

Table of Contents:
PART ONE: FUNDAMENTALS OF THE EVOLUTIONARY APPROACH Historical Introduction: Evolution and Theories of Mind and Behaviour, Darwin and After Darwinism, Inclusive Fitness and the Selfish Gene Sex, Sexual Selection and Life History Theory Foundations of Darwinian Psychology PART TWO: HUMAN EVOLUTIONAN AND ITS CONSEQUENCES The Evolution of Homo Sapiens Encephalisation and the Emergence of the Human Mind PART THREE: COGNITION AND EMOTION Modularity, Cognition and Reasoning Emotions PART FOUR: COOPERATION AND CONFLICT Kin Selection and Altruism Conflict Within Families and Other Groups PART FIVE: MATING AND MATE CHOICE Human Sexual Behaviour: Mating Systems and Mating Strategies Human Mate Choice: The Evolutionary Logic of Sexual Desire Incest Avoidance and the Westermarck Effect PART SIX: THE DISORDERED MIND Mental Disorders: Some Theoretical Approaches Mental Disorders: Some Case Studies PART SEVEN: WIDER CONTEXTS The Evolution of Culture: Genes and Memes Ethics Epilogue: The Use and Abuse of Evolutionary Theory

About the Author :
JOHN CARTWRIGHT is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology at Chester College of Higher Education, affiliated to the University of Liverpool, UK, where he teaches courses on Darwin and the evolutionary approach to understanding human behaviour.

Review :
'This offers a well-balanced approach to the subject of evolutionary approaches to human behaviour. The revised edition still contains more evolutionary biology than other evolutionary psychology textbooks which is a real strength. The new chapter on ethics is a valuable addition as it presents philosophical arguments linked to an evolutionary approach to human behaviour.' - Dr Julie Coultas, University of Sussex 'I warmly welcome this new edition. The author has expanded and updated the content and scope while maintaining the critical approach so important in the first edition. The inclusion of newer material means that this text will form a good "fit" to numerous evolutionary courses now on offer, whether as undergraduate options, or for more advanced Master's programmes.' - Dr Nick Neave, Northumbria University


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  • ISBN-13: 9780333986325
  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
  • Publisher Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 27 mm
  • Weight: 854 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0333986326
  • Publisher Date: 04 Mar 2008
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 245 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Darwinian Perspectives on Human Nature
  • Width: 189 mm


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