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Textbook of Evolutionary Psychiatry: The origins of psychopathology

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This book is a well-written introduction to the topic of evolutionary psychiatry. Evolutionary perspectives of psychiatric disorders are becoming increasingly relevant to day-to-day psychiatric practice. The author establishes the core arguments supporting the relevance of evolutionary principles for each major psychiatric diagnosis. It is thorough and broad in its coverage. Anyone interested in the psychological sciences from first year student to veteran psychiatrist will learn something. Also, the book contains perhaps the most comprehensive reference list of evolutionary psychiatry papers to date. The author may have perhaps given greater attention to multi-level selection. Otherwise, an excellent book.