Title
War, Peace, and Human Nature: The Convergence of Evolutionary and Cultural Views,Used
Processing time: 1-3 days
US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days
International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days
Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items
Payment Option
Have humans always waged war? Is warring an ancient evolutionary adaptation or a relatively recent behaviorand what does that tell us about human nature? In War, Peace, and Human Nature, editor Douglas P. Fry brings together leading experts in such fields as evolutionary biology, archaeology, anthropology, and primatology to answer fundamental questions about peace, conflict, and human nature in an evolutionary context. The chapters in this book demonstrate that humans clearly have the capacity to make war, but since war is absent in some cultures, it cannot be viewed as a human universal. And counter to frequent presumption the actual archaeological record reveals the recent emergence of war. It does not typify the ancestral type of human society, the nomadic forager band, and contrary to widespread assumptions, there is little support for the idea that war is ancient or an evolved adaptation. Views of human nature as inherently warlike stem not from the facts but from cultural views embedded in Western thinking.Drawing upon evolutionary and ecological models; the archaeological record of the origins of war; nomadic forager societies past and present; the value and limitations of primate analogies; and the evolution of agonism, including restraint; the chapters in this interdisciplinary volume refute many popular generalizations and effectively bring scientific objectivity to the culturally and historically controversial subjects of war, peace, and human nature.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'War, Peace, and Human Nature'? A: The book explores the relationship between human nature and war, examining whether warring is an ancient evolutionary adaptation or a recent behavior.
- Q: Who is the editor of this book? A: The book is edited by Douglas P. Fry, who brings together experts from various fields to discuss the topics of peace, conflict, and human nature.
- Q: What disciplines are represented in the chapters of this book? A: The chapters feature contributions from fields such as evolutionary biology, archaeology, anthropology, and primatology.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 584 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'War, Peace, and Human Nature' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2015.
- Q: What edition of the book is this? A: This is a reprint edition of the book.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the interdisciplinary nature and contributions from various experts make it suitable for academic research and study.
- Q: What key concepts does the book challenge? A: The book challenges the notion that war is an inherent aspect of human nature and discusses cultural views embedded in Western thinking.
- Q: Can you provide an overview of the book's approach to war and peace? A: The book draws on evolutionary and ecological models, archaeological records, and analogies with primate behavior to provide a scientific perspective on war, peace, and human nature.