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Sense And Nonsense: Evolutionary Perspectives On Human Behaviour,Used
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Evolutionary Theory Is One Of The Most Wideranging And Inspiring Of Scientific Ideas. It Offers A Battery Of Methods That Can Be Used To Interpret Human Behaviour. But The Legitimacy Of This Exercise Is At The Centre Of A Heated Controversy That Has Raged For Over A Century. Many Evolutionary Biologists, Anthropologists And Psychologists Are Optimistic That Evolutionary Principles Can Be Applied To Human Behaviour, And Have Offered Evolutionary Explanations For A Wide Range Of Human Characteristics, Such As Homicide, Religion And Sex Differences In Behaviour. Others Are Sceptical Of These Interpretations. Moreover, Researchers Disagree As To The Best Ways To Use Evolution To Explore Humanity, And A Number Of Schools Have Emerged.Sense And Nonsense Provides An Introduction To The Ideas, Methods And Findings Of Five Such Schools, Namely, Sociobiology, Human Behavioural Ecology, Evolutionary Psychology, Cultural Evolution, And Geneculture Coevolution. In This Revised And Updated Edition Of Their Successful Monograph, Laland And Brown Provide A Balanced, Rigorous Analysis That Scrutinizes Both The Evolutionary Arguments And The Allegations Of The Critics, Carefully Guiding The Reader Through The Mire Of Confusing Terminology, Claim And Counterclaim, And Polemical Statements. This Readable And Informative Introductory Book Will Be Of Use To Undergraduate And Postgraduate Students (For Example, In Psychology, Anthropology And Zoology), To Experts On One Approach Who Would Like To Know More About The Other Perspectives, And To Laypersons Interested In Evolutionary Explanations Of Human Behaviour. Having Completed This Book, The Reader Should Feel Better Placed To Assess The Legitimacy Of Claims Made About Human Behaviour Under The Name Of Evolution, And To Make Judgements As To What Is Sense And What Is Nonsense.
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- Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'Sense and Nonsense: Evolutionary perspectives on human behaviour'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Kevin N. Laland.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has two hundred eighty-eight pages.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures approximately nine point one inches by five point nine one inches by zero point nine one inches.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is a paperback edition.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The genre of the book is Evolutionary Psychology.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book as an introductory guide to evolutionary perspectives on human behavior.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, this book is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: The book covers topics related to sociobiology, human behavioral ecology, and evolutionary psychology.
- Q: How should I care for this book? A: To care for this book, keep it in a dry place and avoid exposing it to moisture.
- Q: Is this book safe for all readers? A: Yes, the book is suitable for general audiences, including those interested in psychology and anthropology.
- Q: Can I return the book if I'm not satisfied? A: Yes, you can return the book within the specified return policy period.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact customer support for a replacement or refund.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for learning about evolution? A: Yes, this book is a comprehensive resource for understanding evolutionary principles applied to human behavior.
- Q: Does this book include criticism of evolutionary theories? A: Yes, it includes a balanced analysis of both evolutionary arguments and criticisms.
- Q: Is there an index or glossary in the book? A: Yes, the book features an index to help readers locate specific topics discussed.