Evolution and Human Behaviour

Darwinian Perspectives on the Human Condition

By: John Cartwright

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Paperback | 30 September 2016 | Edition Number 3

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520 Pages

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Revised

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24.6 x 18.9 x 2.8

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Our experience of the world is driven by processes common to all animals: growth, survival, reproduction and death. Evolution and Human Behaviour explores the complexities of the human experience through the lens of Darwinism, drawing on a long and vibrant tradition of different theories and interpretations. This textbook offers a compelling synthesis of key concepts, addressing human thought, feeling and behaviour in fundamental evolutionary terms.

This is a essential text for undergraduate students taking courses in psychology, human biology, ethology, anthropology and human behavioural ecology, providing an insightful and comprehensive introduction for anyone who wishes to understand how human behaviour has evolved.

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Additional chapters on health and disease, homosexuality, the nature of adaptations and life history theory
Includes brand-new material on epigenetics, patterns of crime, error management theory, moral foundations theory, religion and gene culture co-evolution
Now accompanied by a companion website offering additional reading material and useful practice questions
New 'controversy' boxes in each chapter, providing ideas for essay topics and classroom discussion

Industry Reviews

"Cartwright's book is worth a careful look if you are seeking a general and current overview of evolutionary theory applied to human behavior, or if you are trying to identify a resource on the evolution of human behavior for teaching purposes. ... The book is of value to a non-evolutionary scholar or student seeking a manageable overview of evolutionary approaches to human behavior. ... I have not found a better volume than Cartwright's book for teaching purposes ... ." (Peter B. Gray, Human Nature, Vol. 28, 2017)

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