The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology, Vol. 1: Foundation 1

[Edited By] Charles Crawford And Dennis Krebs

This is a great book for those who have read some Steven Pinker, Richard Dawkins and/or Edward O. Wilson and want to get an idea of what the academic writings behind the scene of popular introductions to Darwinian evolution and evolutionary psychology might look like. The range of topics is wide, from (a representative title from each section) Life History Theory and Human Development, to Sociogenomics for the Cognitive Adaptionist, to Biological Adaptations and Human Behavior, to Physical Attractiveness: Signals of Phenotypic Quality and Beyond, to How Selfish by Nature?, to Psychopathology and Mental Illness, and finally to The Evolutionary Psychology of Religion. There is even cutting edge research recently featured in the New York Times based on the work of Christopher Badcock found in An Evolutionary Theory of Mind and Mental Illness: Genetic Conflict and the Mentalistic Continuum. Getting this book for that chapter alone is worth it. However the book isn't perfect. The final chapter, The Evolutionary Psychology of Religion by Scott Atran, starts out like a serious academic work, describing, for instance, that the number of supernatural events in a story is between two and three for the story to be credible. Only one supernatural event, or ten supernatural events make a story unbelievable--an interesting observation in the study of the psychology of religion. But in the last two pages, the conclusion of the chapter, Atran makes a factual error and then a... Leer más…

Randy Thornhill And Steven W. Gangestad

Research conducted in the last fifteen years has placed in question many of the traditional conclusions scholars have formed about human female sexuality. Though conventional wisdom asserts that women's estrus has been evolutionarily lost, Randy Thornhill and Steven W. Gangestad assert that it is present, though concealed. Women, they propose, therefore exhibit two sexualities each ovulatory cycle-estrus and sexuality outside of the estrous phase, extended sexuality-that possess distinct functions. Synthesizing research in behavioral evolution and comparative biology, the authors provide a new theoretical framework for understanding the evolution of human female sexuality, one that is rooted in female sexuality and phylogeny across all vertebrate animals. Leer más…

Kevin N. Laland And Gillian R. Brown

I recommend this book not just to human behavior researchers but also to any curious science reader. Leer más…

Robin Dunbar, Louise Barrett, John Lycett

A good overview of the incipient field of evolutionary psychology (inchoate in the 70s, emerging in the 80s, newly born in the 90s, and now in its formative years). For a more indepth anthology of primary sources (peer-reviewed articles and a few introductory passages), I recommend the following. The Adapted Mind: Evolutionary Psychology and the Generation of Culture Leer más…

Buss, David M.;malamuth, Neil M

Sexual harassment in the workplace, date rape, and domestic violence dominate the headlines and have recently sparked scholarly debates about the nature of the sexes. Concurrently, the scientific community is conducting research in topics of sex and gender issues. Indeed, more research is being done on the topics of sexual conflict and coercion than at any other time in the history of the social sciences. Despite this attention, it is clear that these issues are being addressed from two essentially different perspectives: one is labeled "feminist", while the other, viewed as antithetical to the feminist movement, is called "evolutionary psychology", which emphasizes the history of reproductive strategies in understanding conflict between the sexes. This book brings together leading experts from both sides of the debate in order to discover how each could offer insights lacking in the other. The editors' overall goal is to show how the feminist and evolutionary approaches are complementary despite their evident differences, then provide an integration and synthesis. In fact, several of the contributors to this unique volume consider themselves advocates of both approaches. As a stimulating presentation of the dynamics of sex, power, and conflict—and a pioneering rapprochement of the diverse tendencies within the scientific community— this book will attract a wide audience in both psychology and women's studies fields. Leer más…

David M. Buss

With two new chapters by the author.If we all want love, why is there so much conflict in our most cherished relationships? To answer this question, says noted psychologist David Buss, we must look into our evolutionary past. Based on the most massive study of human mating ever undertaken, encompassing more than ten thousand people of all ages from thirty-seven cultures worldwide, The Evolution of Desire is the first book to present a unified theory of human mating behavior. Now in a revised and updated edition, Buss's classic presents the latest research in the field, including startling new discoveries about the evolutionary advantages of infidelity, orgasm, and physical attractiveness. Leer más…

David M. Buss

The Foundations Of Practice And The Most Recent Discoveries In The Intriguing New Field Of Evolutionary Psychology: Why Is The Mind Designed The Way It Is? How Does Input From The Environment Interact With The Mind To Produce Behavior? By Taking Aim At Such Questions, The Science Of Evolutionary Psychology Has Emerged As A Vibrant New Discipline Producing Groundbreaking Insights. In The Handbook Of Evolutionary Psychology, Leading Contributors Discuss The Foundations Of The Field As Well As Recent Discoveries Currently Shaping This Burgeoning Area Of Psychology. Guided By An Editorial Board Made Up Of Such Luminaries As Leda Cosmides, John Tooby, Don Symons, Steve Pinker, Martin Daly, Margo Wilson, And Helena Cronin, The Text's Chapters Delve Into A Comprehensive Range Of Topics, Covering The Full Range Of The Discipline: *foundations Of Evolutionary Psychology * Survival * Mating * Parenting And Kinship * Group Living * Interfaces With Traditional Disciplines Of Evolutionary Psychology * And Interfaces Across Disciplines. In Addition To An In-depth Survey Of The Theory And Practice Of Evolutionary Psychology, The Text Also Features An Enlightening Discussion Of This Discipline In The Context Of The Law, Medicine, And Culture. An Afterword By Richard Dawkins Provides Some Final Thoughts From The Renowned Writer And Exponent Of Evolutionary Theory. Designed To Set The Standard For Handbooks In The Field, The Handbook Of Evolutionary Psychology Is An Indispensable Reference... Leer más…

David M. Buss

The third edition of Evolutionary Psychology continues to be the premier text for the burgeoning field of evolutionary psychology, and this major update contains nearly 400 new references. Leer más…

David M. Buss, Patricia H. Hawley (Editors)

Capturing A Scientific Change In Thinking About Personality And Individual Differences That Has Been Building Over The Past 15 Years, This Volume Stands At An Important Moment In The Development Of Psychology As A Discipline. Rather Than Viewing Individual Differences As Merely The Raw Material Upon Which Selection Operates, The Contributing Authors Provide Theories And Empirical Evidence Which Suggest That Personality And Individual Differences Are Central To Evolved Psychological Mechanisms And Behavioral Functioning. The Book Draws Theoretical Inspiration From Life History Theory, Evolutionary Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology, And Evolutionary Psychology, While Utilizing The Theories Of The Best And The Brightest International Scientists Working On This Cutting Edge Paradigm Shift. In The First Of Three Sections, The Authors Analyze Personality And The Adaptive Landscape; Here, The Authors Offer A Novel Conceptual Framework For Examining Personality Assessment Adaptations. Because Individuals In A Social Environment Have Momentous Consequences For Creating And Solving Adaptive Problems, Humans Have Evolved Difference-detecting Mechanisms Designed To Make Crucial Social Decisions Such As Mate Selection, Friend Selection, Kin Investment, Coalition Formation, And Hierarchy Negotiation. In The Second Section, The Authors Examine Developmental And Life-history Theoretical Perspectives To Explore The Origins And Development Of... Leer más…

Joseph P. Forgas, Martie G. Haselton, William Von Hippel (Editors)

This book seeks to combine the study of human social cognition - the way we think, decide, plan and analyze social situations - with an evolutionary framework that considers these activities in light of evolutionary adaptations for solving problems of survival faced by our ancestors over thousands of generations. The chapters report recent research and theories illustrating how evolutionary principles can shed new light on the subtle and often subconscious ways that cognitive mechanisms guide peoples’ thoughts, memories, judgments, attitudes and behaviors in social life. The contributors to this volume, who are leading researchers in their fields, seek answers to such intriguing questions as: how can evolutionary principles help to explain human beliefs, attitudes, judgments, prejudice, and group preferences? Are there benefits to behaving unpredictably? Why are prototypical faces more attractive than atypical ones? How do men and women think about, and select potential mates? What are the adaptive functions of negative affect? What are the evolutionary influences on the way people think about and respond to social exclusion and ostracism? Evolution and the Social Mind offers a highly integrated and representative coverage of this emerging field, and is suitable as a textbook in advanced courses dealing with social cognition and evolutionary psychology. Leer más…

Edited By S. Craig Roberts

Human behaviour is marvellous in its complexity, variability and unpredictability. Understanding it, however, is not solely the role of psychologists: everyone has a vested interest in it, from individuals to organisations and industry. Recently, biologists and psychologists have had considerable success incorporating insights from evolutionary theory to help them understand some fundamental psychological issues, in a discipline now known as evolutionary psychology. However, to date, these useful insights have not been widely applied to tackle specific practical problems or issues in society. This innovative new book kick-starts this process. It provides a foundation for an incipient focus on applications of evolutionary research. It draws together a collection of renowned academics from a disparate set of fields, whose common interest lies in using evolutionary thinking to inform their research. Topics range from reviews of evolutionary perspectives on adult and family relationships, insights into business, economics and marketing, health and interactions with technology and the media, through to major global and societal issues such as promoting green behaviour, cooperation, and public health, and tackling crime, terrorism, and prejudice. No other book has focused as specifically and with such broad scope on the applications of modern evolutionary psychology. While the rapidly growing number of books on evolutionary psychology succeed in describing current theoretical... Leer más…

David M. Buss, Joshua D. Duntley (Auth.), Todd K. Shackelford, Ranald D. Hansen (Eds.)

This volume is an interdisciplinary exploration of our understanding of the causes and consequences of violence. Represented in its chapters are noted scholars from a variety of fields including psychology, anthropology, law, and literature. The contributions reflect a broad scope of inquiry and diverse levels of analysis. With an underlying evolutionary theme each of the contributors invoke their separate areas of expertise, offering empirical and theoretical insights to this complex subject. The multi-faceted aspect of the book is meant to engender new perspectives that will synthesize current knowledge and lead to a more nuanced understanding of an ever timely issue in human behavior. Of additional interest, is a foreword written by world renowned psychologist, Steven Pinker, and an afterword by noted evolutionary scholar, Richard Dawkins. Leer más…

Lance Workman, Will Reader

Written for undergraduate psychology students, and assuming little knowledge of evolutionary science, the third edition of this classic textbook provides an essential introduction to evolutionary psychology. Fully updated with the latest research and new learning features, it provides a thought-provoking overview of evolution and illuminates the evolutionary foundation of many of the broader topics taught in psychology departments. The text retains its balanced and critical evaluation of hypotheses and full coverage of the fundamental topics required for undergraduates. This new edition includes more material on the social and reproductive behaviour of non-human primates, morality, cognition, development and culture as well as new photos, illustrations, text boxes and thought questions to support student learning. Some 280 online multiple choice questions complete the student questioning package. This new material complements the classic features of this text, which include suggestions for further reading, chapter summaries, a glossary, and two-colour figures throughout. Leer más…

Gad Saad, David M. Buss

In this highly informative and entertaining book, the founder of the vibrant new field of evolutionary consumption illuminates the relevance of our biological heritage to our daily lives as consumers. While culture is important, the author shows that innate evolutionary forces deeply influence the foods we eat, the gifts we offer, the cosmetics and clothing styles we choose to make ourselves more attractive to potential mates, and even the cultural products that stimulate our imaginations (such as art, music, and religion). The book demonstrates that most acts of consumption can be mapped onto four key Darwinian drives-namely, survival (we prefer foods high in calories); reproduction (we use products as sexual signals); kin selection (we naturally exchange gifts with family members); and reciprocal altruism (we enjoy offering gifts to close friends). The author further highlights the analogous behaviors that exist between human consumers and a wide range of animals.For anyone interested in the biological basis of human behavior or simply in what makes consumers tick-marketing professionals, advertisers, psychology mavens, and consumers themselves-this is a fascinating read. Editorial Reviews Review "What's your guilty pleasure? Junk food? Fast cars? Champagne? To shop until you drop? What makes consumers tick? Psychologist Gad Saad writes of the innate needs, preferences, and drives that spur many of our most treasured appetites and behaviors—all soft-wired into the human... Leer más…

Edited By Jennifer Vonk, Todd K. Shackelford

The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Evolutionary Psychology ambitiously brings together an eclectic and provocative body of work from some of the brightest minds in comparative psychology and evolutionary psychology, highlighting the strengths and insights of each field. Across chapters, readers will come to appreciate the new field of "comparative evolutionary psychology," which successfully combines laboratory and field approaches, drawing on diverse methodologies and theoretical viewpoints to elucidate the mysteries of animal behavior and cognition. This comprehensive volume includes coverage of: - Unique specializations in a wide range of taxa from insects, cephalopods, reptiles, corvids, canines, cetaceans, and primates - Communication, cooperation, social learning, memory and cognitition in different species - Controversial theories about the evolution of sometimes surprising abilities in species, both phylogenetically close to and distant from humans. Suitable for seasoned researchers and graduate students alike, this volume reflects a range of views on human and non-human behavior and cognition, and advances these topics in a wide range of species. Leer más…

David M. Buss (Ed.)

**A complete exploration of the real-world applications and implications of evolutionary psychology** The exciting and sometimes controversial science of evolutionary psychology is becoming increasingly relevant to more fields of study than ever before. __The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology, Volume 2, Integrations__ provides students and researchers with new insight into how EP draws from, and is applied in, fields as diverse as economics, anthropology, neuroscience, genetics, and political science, among others. In this thorough revision and expansion of the groundbreaking handbook, luminaries in the field provide an in-depth exploration of the foundations of evolutionary psychology as they relate to public policy, consumer behavior, organizational leadership, and legal issues. Evolutionary psychology seeks to explain the reasons behind friendship, leadership, warfare, morality, religion, and culture — in short, what it means to be human. This enlightening text provides a foundational knowledgebase in EP, along with expert insights and the most up-to-date coverage of recent theories and findings. * Explore the vast and expanding applications of evolutionary psychology * Discover the psychology of human survival, mating parenting, cooperation and conflict, culture, and more * Identify how evolutionary psychology is interwoven with other academic subjects and traditional psychological disciplines * Discuss future applications of the conceptual tools of evolutionary... Leer más…

Dylan Evans, Oscar Zarate

Drawing on the insights of evolutionary biology and cognitive psychology, as well as data from anthropology, primatology, and archaeology, evolutionary psychologists are beginning to piece together the first truly scientific account of human nature. __Introducing Evolutionary Psychology__ is the perfect introduction to this exciting new field. Leer más…

Glenn Geher, Phd

""At long last, a readable, accessible, user friendly introduction to evolutionary psychology written by a rising star in the field. This book, filled with a broad array of fascinating topics, is bound to further whet the appetite of a growing number of students who have been inspired by this provocative, yet eminently testable approach to human behavior." **Gordon G. Gallup** Jr., PhD University at Albany "A frolicking, down-to-earth, and informative introduction to the ever evolving and controversial field of evolutionary psychology." **Scott Barry Kaufman**, PhD Author, __Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined__ "Glenn Geher has created a text that is both comprehensive in coverage and scope and very accessible. It should be a welcome addition to the field that serves to further individuals' understanding of Evolutionary Psychology." **T. Joel Wade**, PhD Professor and Chair of Psychology, Bucknell University This is a concise and student-friendly survey of the burgeoning field of evolutionary psychology (EP) and the controversies that surround it. Evolutionary psychology is an approach to studying human behavior that is rooted in modern evolutionary theory. Firmly grounded in the theoretical and research literature of EP, the book addresses the core theories, approaches, applications, and current findings that comprise this discipline. It is unique in its interdisciplinary focus, which encompasses EP's impact on both psychological and non-psychological disciplines. Written... Leer más…