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Beschreibung
Ø Why do humans live in social groups? Ø What is the purpose of culture and why is it important? Ø How did human language develop and what distinguishes it from other animal communication systems? Evolutionary Psychology offers a comprehensive and lucid overview of the main ideas, issues and debates in this field, tackling a wide range of fascinating questions that are pertinent to our understanding of modern life. Uniquely, the book balances the three key perspectives on evolutionary theory, providing an insight into how our brain mechanisms, behavioural strategies and learning capacity have all contributed to our evolution. The book first guides the reader through the foundations of evolutionary psychology, drawing on research and key theories, before discussing the future directions of this field.
Ø Why do humans live in social groups? Ø What is the purpose of culture and why is it important? Ø How did human language develop and what distinguishes it from other animal communication systems? Evolutionary Psychology offers a comprehensive and lucid overview of the main ideas, issues and debates in this field, tackling a wide range of fascinating questions that are pertinent to our understanding of modern life. Uniquely, the book balances the three key perspectives on evolutionary theory, providing an insight into how our brain mechanisms, behavioural strategies and learning capacity have all contributed to our evolution. The book first guides the reader through the foundations of evolutionary psychology, drawing on research and key theories, before discussing the future directions of this field.
Über den Autor
Hans van de Braak is Associate Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at Erasmus University, Rotterdam.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART 1: BASICS

Introduction

1. The history of evolutionary psychology

2. Problems and solutions in evolution

3. The place of humans in evolution

PART 2: PROBLEMS

4. Males and females

5. Fathers, mothers and others

6. The evolution of social life

7. The origin and expression of emotions

8. Brain and cognition

9. The origins of language

10. Culture in evolution

PART 3: SPECIALS

11. The evolutionary paradox of mental illness

12. Evolution through development

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Fachbereich: Grundlagen (Methodik & Statistik)
Genre: Importe, Psychologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: 416 S.
ISBN-13: 9780273737940
ISBN-10: 0273737945
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: de Braak, Hans van
Auflage: 1. Auflage
Hersteller: Pearson
Pearson Education Limited
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Pearson Studium im Verlag Pearson Benelux B.V. Zweigniederla, Sankt-Martin-Str. 82, D-81541 München, buchhandel@pearson.com
Maße: 246 x 189 x 23 mm
Von/Mit: Hans van de Braak
Erscheinungsdatum: 05.09.2024
Gewicht: 0,801 kg
Artikel-ID: 118829047