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The Resource Library: Evolutionary Explanations of Human Behaviour (Routledge Modular Psychology)

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Looking for a book that could introduce me to basic concepts in evolutionary psychology, I came across this Kindle edition and found myself engrossed several hours later, having not moved much other than to turn pages! Cartwright manages to provide a solid and in-depth look into an enormously broad field without becoming dry or overly academic. Chapters are divided into topics such as sex selection (Why does a male peacock have a tail that has no apparent biological purpose, while the female peahen has no equivalent? Because the male has evolved a trait that will make him more attractive to potential carriers of his offspring.) to why babies cling to objects after infancy (a vestige from when infants gripped fur to keep from falling from their mothers) to why men seek physical descriptions in personal ads while women are interested in the wealth and status of potential male partners. The topics were just varied enough to keep a layperson's interest but stimulating enough to provoke a deeper curiosity. Very impressive!