Evolutionary psychology, public policy, and personal decisions

During the last 15 years, human sociobiology has metamorphosed into evolutionary psychology. It is concerned with the social problems and stresses hominid and primate ancestors encountered, the psychological mechanisms natural selection shaped to deal with these stresses, and the way those ancient m...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Crawford, Charles (Charles B.) (-), Salmon, Catherine
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates c2004.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:During the last 15 years, human sociobiology has metamorphosed into evolutionary psychology. It is concerned with the social problems and stresses hominid and primate ancestors encountered, the psychological mechanisms natural selection shaped to deal with these stresses, and the way those ancient mechanisms work now. Evolutionary psychologists are making great progress in expanding the understanding of human nature, however, this knowledge has had little impact on policymakers and legislators. Supreme Court justices and managers seldom consult evolutionary psychologists to help with their del
Notas:Sequel to: Handbook of evolutionary psychology.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (369 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781135629182
9781282321137
9786612321139
9781410609892