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Psychology and Evolution: The Origins of Mind
Psychology and Evolution The Origins of Mind
Author: Bruce Bridgeman
"Bridgemans Psychology and Evolution is a superb textbook in evolutionary psychologyI see it as a landmark in the emergence of evolutionary psychology as no longer a controversial minority current but as a central aspect of the mainstream. The book reflects the state of the art in current work in evolutionary psychologythe reader is b...  more »--M. Brewster Smith, Emeritus, University of California, Santa Cruz and Past President, American Psychological Association "This is an important book. Readers partial to evolutionary psychology, as well as those who remain skeptical, will benefit from a careful reading of this reader-friendly bookThe author endorses the core assumptions of evolutionary psychologybut, refreshingly, he includes, often with a new slant, relevant material usually overlooked by both believers and skeptics."-- Andrew Neher, Emeritus, Cabrillo CollegeIn recent years, evolutionary theory has been offering a framework that more and more psychologists are finding increasingly relevant to address one critical question: Why? Why do we behave, develop, and interact the way we do?Psychology and Evolution: The Origins of Mind introduces students to the emerging field of evolutionary psychology. Bruce Bridgeman applies concepts of evolutionary theory to basic psychological functions to derive new insights into the roots of human behavior and how that behavior may be viewed as adaptation to lifes significant challenges. Examining courtship, reproduction, child rearing, family relations, social interaction, and language development, Bridgeman uses evolutionary theory to help in the search to elucidate the foundations of human perceptions, experiences, and behaviors. introduces students to the emerging field of evolutionary psychology. Bruce Bridgeman applies concepts of evolutionary theory to basic psychological functions to derive new insights into the roots of human behavior and how that behavior may be viewed as adaptation to lifes significant challenges. Examining courtship, reproduction, child rearing, family relations, social interaction, and language development, Bridgeman uses evolutionary theory to help in the search to elucidate the foundations of human perceptions, experiences, and behaviors.Encouraging thought and discussion, this engaging volume includes:
      • Opposing approaches and controversial topics
      • Greater breadth of coverage on the field of evolutionary psychology
      • Innovative applications of evolutionary theory to areas that have not previously been analyzed in this context
      • End-of-chapter discussion questions with annotated suggestions for further reading
      • Key terms and concepts highlighted within the text and defined both in context and in a glossary
Psychology and Evolution presents an innovative application of biological ideas and data to establish a comprehensive theory of evolutionary psychologya theory with the potential to unite all of psychology under a single framework and to explain the basis of human behavior and experience. presents an innovative application of biological ideas and data to establish a comprehensive theory of evolutionary psychologya theory with the potential to unite all of psychology under a single framework and to explain the basis of human behavior and experience.Primarily designed as a course textbook for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in the social and behavioral sciences, Psychology and Evolution will also appeal to scholars in the field and educated readers interested in the development of human behavior.Instructors Manual Now Available! An Instructors Manual on CD-ROM is available to qualified adopters of Psychology and Evolution and provides instructors with examination questions, additional background material on discussion questions in the text, and other helpful aids. The IM encourages critical thought about the issues raised in each chapter and provides useful recommendations for structuring discussions and promoting further research.
ISBN-13: 9780761924791
ISBN-10: 0761924795
Publication Date: 2/6/2003
Pages: 432
Edition: 1
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Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Book Type: Hardcover
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