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The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology, Volume 2 (PDF eBook) 2nd edition


The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology, Volume 2 (PDF eBook) 2nd edition

eBook by Buss, David M.

The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology, Volume 2 (PDF eBook)

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ISBN:
9781118755792
Publication Date:
29 Sep 2015
Edition:
2nd edition
Publisher:
Wiley
Pages:
640 pages
Format:
eBook
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The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology, Volume 2 (PDF eBook)

Description

A complete exploration of the real-world applications and implications of evolutionary psychology The exciting and sometimes controversial science of evolutionary psychology is becoming increasingly relevant to more fields of study than ever before. The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology, Volume 2, Integrations provides students and researchers with new insight into how EP draws from, and is applied in, fields as diverse as economics, anthropology, neuroscience, genetics, and political science, among others. In this thorough revision and expansion of the groundbreaking handbook, luminaries in the field provide an in-depth exploration of the foundations of evolutionary psychology as they relate to public policy, consumer behavior, organizational leadership, and legal issues. Evolutionary psychology seeks to explain the reasons behind friendship, leadership, warfare, morality, religion, and culture in short, what it means to be human. This enlightening text provides a foundational knowledgebase in EP, along with expert insights and the most up-to-date coverage of recent theories and findings. Explore the vast and expanding applications of evolutionary psychology Discover the psychology of human survival, mating parenting, cooperation and conflict, culture, and more Identify how evolutionary psychology is interwoven with other academic subjects and traditional psychological disciplines Discuss future applications of the conceptual tools of evolutionary psychology As the established standard in the field, The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology, Volume 2 is the definitive guide for every psychologist and student to understand the latest and most exciting applications of evolutionary psychology.

Contents

PART V GROUP LIVING: COOPERATION AND CONFLICT 621 David M. Buss and Daniel Conroy-Beam 25 Adaptations for Reasoning About Social Exchange 625 Leda Cosmides and John Tooby 26 Interpersonal Conflict and Violence 669 Martin Daly 27 Women s Competition and Aggression 684 Anne Campbell 28 Prejudices: Managing Perceived Threats to Group Life 704 Steven L. Neuberg and Peter DeScioli 29 Leadership in War: Evolution, Cognition, and the Military Intelligence Hypothesis 722 Dominic D. P. Johnson PART VI CULTURE AND COORDINATION 745 Daniel Conroy-Beam and David M. Buss 30 Cultural Evolution 749 Maciej Chudek, Michael Muthukrishna, and Joe Henrich 31 Morality 770 Robert Kurzban and Peter DeScioli 32 The Evolutionary Foundations of Status Hierarchy 788 Mark van Vugt and Joshua M. Tybur 33 Reputation 810 Pat Barclay 34 The Evolution and Ontogeny of Ritual 829 Cristine H. Legare and Rachel E. Watson-Jones 35 The Origins of Religion 848 Ara Norenzayan 36 The False Allure of Group Selection 867 Steven Pinker PART VII INTERFACES WITH TRADITIONAL PSYCHOLOGY DISCIPLINES 881 David M. Buss 37 Evolutionary Cognitive Psychology 885 Peter M. Todd, Ralph Hertwig, and Ulrich Hoffrage 38 Evolutionary Developmental Psychology 904 David F. Bjorklund, Carlos Hernandez Blasi, and Bruce J. Ellis 39 Evolutionary Social Psychology 925 Douglas T. Kenrick, Jon K. Maner, and Norman P. Li 40 The General Factor of Personality: A Hierarchical Life History Model 943 Aurelio Jose Figueredo, Michael A. Woodley of Menie, and W. Jake Jacobs 41 The Evolution of Cognitive Bias 968 Martie G. Haselton, Daniel Nettle, and Damian R. Murray 42 Biological Function and Dysfunction: Conceptual Foundations of Evolutionary Psychopathology 988 Jerome C. Wakefield 43 Evolutionary Psychology and Mental Health 1007 Randolph M. Nesse PART VIII INTERFACES ACROSS TRADITIONAL ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES 1027 David M. Buss 44 Evolutionary Psychology and Evolutionary Anthropology 1029 Daniel M. T. Fessler, Jason A. Clark, and Edward K. Clint 45 Evolutionary Genetics 1047 Ruben C. Arslan and Lars Penke 46 Evolutionary Psychology and Endocrinology 1067 James R. Roney 47 Evolutionary Political Psychology 1084 Michael Bang Petersen 48 Evolutionary Literary Study 1103 Joseph Carroll PART IX PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY 1121 David M. Buss 49 Evolutionary Psychology and Public Policy 1123 Nicolas Baumard 50 Evolution and Consumer Psychology 1143 Gad Saad 51 Evolution and Organizational Leadership 1161 Nigel Nicholson 52 Evolutionary Psychology and the Law 1180 Owen D. Jones Afterword 1205 Richard Dawkins Author Index I-1 Subject Index I-30

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