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The Evolution of Personality and Individual Differences - Hardcover

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9780195372090: The Evolution of Personality and Individual Differences
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0195372093 ISBN 13: 9780195372090
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Capturing a scientific change in thinking about personality and individual differences that has been building over the past 15 years, this volume stands at a 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.

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About the Author

David M. Buss:
Professor of Evolutionary Psychology
University of Texas at Austin. Buss received the American Psychological Association (APA) Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology; the APA G. Stanley Hall Award; and the APA Distinguished Scientist Lecturer Award

Patricia H. Hawley:
Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Kansas

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0195372093
ISBN 13 
9780195372090
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
520
Editor
Buss Dr. David M., Hawley Dr. Patricia H.
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