Evolutionary psychology starts from the premise that the human brain is the product of natural selection; therefore, by adopting an evolutionary stance, we might come to better understand the mind and behaviour. The second edition of this highly acclaimed textbook gives an introduction to the fascinating science of evolutionary psychology covering its history, from the Ancient Greeks to the present day, and discusses how evolution can illuminate many of the topics taught in psychology departments. This new edition, now in 2 colour, includes an additional chapter on 'Evolution and Individual Differences' which discusses how evolution might account for differences in personality and intelligence. With an engaging style and user-friendly format featuring end-of-chapter summaries, critical thinking questions and guides to further reading, this is a stand-alone textbook for undergraduates studying evolutionary psychology.
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"...In this second edition of a work that first appeared in 2004, Workman and Reader provide a solid overview of evolutionary psychology....The writing is fluid, and their presentation of the concepts and perspectives of evolutionary psychology are accessible....the book is strongest in areas where the field is strong (mate selection, kinship, and group behavior)....No library of any size should be without a book, if not a section, on evolutionary psychology, and this title, though intended as a textbook, is a candidate....Recommended..."
--S.R. Flora, Youngstown State University, CHOICE
--S.R. Flora, Youngstown State University, CHOICE
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Now in 2 colours, and with enhanced pedagogy, this new edition includes a new chapter on 'Evolution and Individual Differences'. Features include chapter summaries, critical thinking questions and guides to further reading. An engaging, critically written text that will be the only textbook students need for introductory evolutionary psychology.
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As a budding Evolutionary Psychologist, I've learned the hypotheses and theories presented from an anthropological method and am now into the psychological method. They're the same overall, though this book brings in a few hypotheses that I didn't know, so it's incredibly informative. The writing style is fluid, and I was pleased to see them cover basic biology (which EVERY psychologist should know) within the first few chapters, as well as the history of evolutionary theory and it's role in our understanding the world.
I highly recommend this book for those who want to learn how our behavior is shaped by natural and sexual selection. If you don't know much about evolution, however, I recommend reading up on it first, as understanding such a complex theory is essential for understanding how it shapes our behavior. Overall, it's well written, concise for what it covers, and great for introducing the reader into basic concepts of biology that are essential for understanding any part of psychology.
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