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Homicide: Foundations of Human Behavior,Used
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The human race spends a disproportionate amount of attention, money, and expertise in solving, trying, and reporting homicides, as compared to other social problems. The public avidly consumes accounts of reallife homicide cases, and murder fiction is more popular still. Nevertheless, we have only the most rudimentary scientific understanding of who is likely to kill whom and why. Martin Daly and Margo Wilson apply contemporary evolutionary theory to analysis of human motives and perceptions of selfinterest, considering where and why individual interests conflict, using welldocumented murder cases. This book attempts to understand normal social motives in murder as products of the process of evolution by natural selection. They note that the implications for psychology are many and profound, touching on such matters as parental affection and rejection, sibling rivalry, sex differences in interests and inclinations, social comparison and achievement motives, our sense of justice, lifespan developmental changes in attitudes, and the phenomenology of the self. This is the first volume of its kind to analyze homicides in the light of a theory of interpersonal conflict. Before this study, no one had compared an observed distribution of victimkiller relationships to 'expected' distribution, nor asked about the patterns of killervictim age disparities in familial killings. This evolutionary psychological approach affords a deeper view and understanding of homicidal violence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Homicide: Foundations of Human Behavior'? A: The book examines the human fascination with homicide, applying evolutionary theory to understand the motives behind killing and how social conflicts manifest in violent behavior.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Martin Daly and Margo Wilson, who utilize their expertise in evolutionary psychology to analyze homicide cases.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: It covers a variety of topics including parental affection, sibling rivalry, sex differences, social comparison, and the psychological implications of homicide within an evolutionary framework.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields like psychology, criminology, and sociology, offering insights grounded in scientific research.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The item condition is listed as acceptable, which may indicate some wear but it is still readable and usable.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 342 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Homicide: Foundations of Human Behavior' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 1988.
- Q: What is the significance of the book in understanding homicides? A: The book is significant as it is the first to analyze homicides through the lens of evolutionary psychology, comparing actual victim-killer relationships to expected patterns.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding social behavior? A: Yes, it provides insights into human social behavior and the underlying motives for violence, which can be beneficial for both academic and personal understanding.