Novartis Foundation Symposium 208 – Characterizing Human Psychological Adaptations

C Ciba (Autor)

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304 Seiten

2007
Wiley-Blackwell (Hersteller)
978-0-470-51537-2 (ISBN)

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This book contains chapters by some of the leading figures in the field of evolutionary psychology. The latest data are presented on evolutionary theories in perception, information, various aspects of social behaviour, language, learning and aggression. A common theme running through the printed discussions in this book is the important problem of how we can develop and test rigorous characterizations of evolved mental adaptations.

The Novartis Foundation is an international scientific and educational charity which promotes the study and general knowledge of science and in particular encourages international co-operation in scientific research.

Partial table of contents: The Concept of an Evolved Adaptation (R. Thornhill). Evolutionary Conflicts and Adapted Psychologies (A. M?ller). Mate Choice: From Sexual Cues to Cognitive Adaptations (G. Miller). Tinkering with Minds from the Past (M. Hauser). Language as a Psychological Adaptation (S. Pinker). Cross-Species Comparisons (D. Sherry). Evolution and Human Choice Over Time (A. Rogers). Relationship-Specific Social Psychological Adaptations (M. Wilson & M. Daly). Bird Song Learning as an Adaptive Strategy (M. Beecher, et al.). Final General Discussion. Indexes.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	28.9.2007
Verlagsort	Hoboken
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Gewicht	600 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie
ISBN-10	0-470-51537-6 / 0470515376
ISBN-13	978-0-470-51537-2 / 9780470515372
Zustand	Neuware