Evolutionary psychology and violence a primer for policymakers and public policy advocates

Each chapter in this volume poses a public policy issue related to violence, describes aspects of evolutionary psychology that are relative, and then posits public policy recommendations based on this psychological model. Topics covered also include psychopathy, despotism, and suicide bombings. This...

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Other Authors: Bloom, Richard W., 1944- (-), Dess, Nancy Kimberly
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Westport, Conn. : Praeger 2003.
Edition:1st ed
Series:Psychological dimensions to war and peace.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798354506719
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Summary:Each chapter in this volume poses a public policy issue related to violence, describes aspects of evolutionary psychology that are relative, and then posits public policy recommendations based on this psychological model. Topics covered also include psychopathy, despotism, and suicide bombings. This volume is designed as an accessible way for policymakers outside of academia to learn about new theoretical developments.||Evolutionary psychology-a relatively new theoretical model of psychology-provides valuable and exciting insights on human violence and public policy issues related to human vio
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (303 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9798400648724
9781280423291
9786610423293
9780313048531
9780313057038