Evolutionary Psychology: Genes, Environments, and Time
Sep 2018 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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384
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About this ebook
Evolutionary Psychology: Genes, Environments, and Time is an extremely student-friendly textbook that explores with depth all the central topics in evolutionary psychology, integrating perspectives from psychology, ethology, evolutionary biology, anthropology, and zoology. This is a uniquely written text that combines humour and thoughtful scholarship, examining the major theoretical perspectives and delivering an entertaining read to students.
Drawing upon cutting-edge research and case studies as well as paying appropriate attention to important technical concepts, author Brett Pelham delivers a keenly analytical approach to the subject. In addition to covering traditional topics, Evolutionary Psychology also explores the frequently overlooked topics of parenting, culture, life history theory, and applied evolutionary psychology. This textbook is apt for undergraduate students taking courses in psychology and anthropology.
Drawing upon cutting-edge research and case studies as well as paying appropriate attention to important technical concepts, author Brett Pelham delivers a keenly analytical approach to the subject. In addition to covering traditional topics, Evolutionary Psychology also explores the frequently overlooked topics of parenting, culture, life history theory, and applied evolutionary psychology. This textbook is apt for undergraduate students taking courses in psychology and anthropology.
About the author
Brett Pelham received his PhD in social psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. He has taught and conducted research at UCLA, SUNY-Buffalo, Swarthmore College, St, Mary's College of Maryland, and Georgetown University. He is currently a professor at Montgomery College, MD. He is the author of about 60 empirical papers and two other textbooks: Conducting Research in Psychology (5th ed., SAGE) and Intermediate Statistics (SAGE). ?
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