Evolutionary Psychology : A Very Short Introduction
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Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Very Short Introductions
ISBN-10
0198827938
ISBN-13
9780198827931
Publisher
Oxford University Press
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Oxford University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 15th, 2025
Print length
160 Pages
Product Classification:
PsychologySocial, group or collective psychologyEvolutionEarly man
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Evolutionary psychology uses our evolutionary heritage as a framework for understanding the nuances of human brains. It suggests that how we respond to situations emotionally, our thoughts, and our behaviours, reflect strategies that enabled our ancestors to survive. This book draws on a wide range of data to shed light on the complexity of humans.
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring How did our brains change over the course of evolution, and what did it mean for our ancestors? Why do we behave the way we do today? Evolutionary psychology is the only framework that allows us to fully understand the nuances of humans'' motivations, emotions, cognitions, and behaviours. Our bodies have evolved over time, and so too have our brains. How we respond to situations emotionally, our thoughts, our motivations, and our behaviours have a deep heritage based on the successes of our ancestors in meeting their survival or reproductive needs. In this Very Short Introduction Maryanne L. Fisher and T. Joel Wade unfold the intriguing idea that our brain, like every other body part, has been shaped over time by natural and sexual selection. Fisher and Wade consider the contexts in which our ancestors thrived and explore how people today think and act using an evolutionary compass. This research-oriented exploration addresses diverse topics, organised into chapters on the principles underlying this approach, survival issues, group alliances, aggression, family dynamics, and mating strategies. It touches on a broad array of topics like fears, disgust, attraction, sibling conflict, friendship, and homicide. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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