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Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction - Softcover

Workman, Lance; Reader, Will

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9780521805322: Evolutionary Psychology: An Introduction
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521805325 ISBN 13: 9780521805322
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

This textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to the increasingly important and fascinating science of evolutionary psychology, which attempts to understand the mind and behavior in terms of the evolutionary pressures that shaped them. The text carefully integrates evolutionary ideas with those of mainstream academic psychology to complement traditional courses and offers abundant critical evaluation. Topics covered include cognitive and social development, language, emotion, and evolutionary psychopathology. Each chapter features:

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  • Text boxes containing interesting supplementary material
  • Summary of key ideas
  • Guide to further reading.

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    About the Authors

    Lance Workman is principal lecturer and head of department of psychology at Bath Spa University College. He has written numerous articles on biological psychology and on animal behaviour, and recently wrote the evolutionary psychology section of the Encarta encyclopedia.

    Will Reader is senior lecturer in psychology at Sheffield Hallam University, specialising in developmental psychology, cognitive psychology and human-computer interaction. He has published articles in all these areas.

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    Publisher
    Cambridge University Press
    Publication date
    2004
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0521805325
    ISBN 13 
    9780521805322
    Binding
    Paperback
    Edition number
    1
    Number of pages
    428
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    • 4.01 out of 5 stars
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