The Evolution of Violence PDF
Edited by Todd K. Shackelford, Ranald D. Hansen
Part of the Evolutionary Psychology series
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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.
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- Publisher:Springer New York
- Publication Date:09/11/2013
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- ISBN:9781461493143
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- Format:PDF
- Publisher:Springer New York
- Publication Date:09/11/2013
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- ISBN:9781461493143
