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Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the Mind (4th Edition) 4th Edition
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For courses in Evolutionary Psychology .
David Buss, one of the foremost researchers in the field, has thoroughly revised his already successful text with nearly 400 new references to provide an even more comprehensive overview of this dynamic field. Using cutting-edge research and an engaging writing style, the Fourth Edition of Evolutionary Psychology ensures that your students will master the material presented.
- ISBN-10020501562X
- ISBN-13978-0205015627
- Edition4th
- PublisherPearson
- Publication dateFebruary 28, 2011
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions7.4 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches
- Print length480 pages
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David M. Buss received his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkley in 1981. He began his career in academics at Harvard, later moving to the University of Michigan before accepting his current position as Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas. His primary research interests include human sexuality, mating strategies, conflict between the sexes, homicide, stalking, and sexual victimization. The author of more than 200 scientific articles and 6 books, Buss has won numerous awards including the American Psychological Association (APA) Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology (1988), the APA G. Stanley Hall Lectureship (1990), the APA Distinguished Scientist Lecturer Award (2001), and the Robert W. Hamilton Book Award (2000) for the first edition of Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the Mind. He is also the editor of the first comprehensive Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology (2005, Wiley). He enjoys extensive cross-cultural research collaborations and lectures widely within the United States and abroad.
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- Publisher : Pearson; 4th edition (February 28, 2011)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 480 pages
- ISBN-10 : 020501562X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0205015627
- Item Weight : 1.79 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.4 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches
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Overall a decent text and highly insightful for anyone new to the field.
The evolutionary perspective has been pilloried by many, because findings are disliked. Unfortunately they are also mostly valid. Women don't come out looking very good, but this is how how paleolithic humans survive.
The author certainly has some personal biases. The early placement of women's mating strategies makes one wonder if the author was rejected by women a few times. And the author uncritically highlights Darwin's statements about "female choice". Maybe the author and Darwin lost some desirable woman to a more fit man. But typically human female choice is very limited.





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