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The Evolution of Violence (Evolutionary Psychology) by David M. Buss, Joshua D. Duntley (auth.), Todd K. Shackelford, Ranald D. Hansen (eds.) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Evolution of Violence (Evolutionary Psychology) about?
This volume is an interdisciplinary exploration of our understanding of the causes and consequences of violence. Represented in its chapters are noted scholars from a variety of fields including psychology, anthropology, law, and literature. The contributions reflect a broad scope of inquiry and diverse levels of analysis. With an underlying evolutionary theme each of the contributors invoke their separate areas of expertise, offering empirical and theoretical insights to this complex subject. The multi-faceted aspect of the book is meant to engender new perspectives that will synthesize current knowledge and lead to a more nuanced understanding of an ever timely issue in human behavior. Of additional interest, is a foreword written by world renowned psychologist, Steven Pinker, and an afterword by noted evolutionary scholar, Richard Dawkins. ** Review "This collection represents the scientific and intellectual richness of the contemporary understanding of violence from an evolutionary perspective, and amply demonstrates why an understanding of the biological roots of violence (and nonviolence) is indispensable to our species’ attempt to reduce it." Steven Pinker From the Back Cove
Who reads The Evolution of Violence (Evolutionary Psychology)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- David M. Buss, Joshua D. Duntley (auth.), Todd K. Shackelford, Ranald D. Hansen (eds.)
- Publisher
- Springer London, Limited
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781461493136
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Medical, Psychology, Medicine
- Updated
- 2026-03-24
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