The Biological Basis of Human Behavior: A Critical Review - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0137997353 ISBN 13: 9780137997350

Casa editrice: Pearson College Div, 1998

Riassunto

This collection of 59 recent studies on the biological basis of human behavior explores the questions of whether the behavioral patterns we see are genetically fixed or racially variable. It offers a broad perspective from many disciplines -- plus a critical evaluation of whether experts are now better able to answer these questions or whether this renewed interest is just a resurgence of the old racism and biological determinism of the past. The articles stimulate readers to think about the questions and read -- with a critical eye -- those writers who believe they have found a simple and simplistic answer to these very complex problems.Illustrates the growing awareness of the complex interrelationships between environmental and cultural influences on behavior in humans and other animals. Covers areas such as evolution, humans, and primates; the biological basis of human behavior; the biological basis of race and racism; the new Biological Determinism; the brain, hormones, and human behavior. Includes popular, scientific, good and bad approaches to the same themes. Uses critical examples which carefully evaluate alternate approaches, and evaluates the data available to reach various conclusions -- or lack thereof. For anyone interested in the biological basis of human behavior.

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For secondary and graduate level courses in evolution of human behaviour, human biology, human variation, psychology of behaviour or evolutionary psychology taught in departments of anthropology, biology or psychology. Compiled by the editor of American Anthropologist, this new edition of a well known reader published by Simon & Schuster Custom Publishing is a collection of recent studies on the biological basis of human behavior. The various readings offer a broad perspective and represent the work of scientists from many disciplines. The volume offers a critical evaluation of the question of whether the behavioral patterns we see are genetically fixed and/or racially variable. It evaluates whether experts are now better able to answer this question, or whether this renewed interest is just a resurgence of the old racism and biological determinism of the past.* NEW - Includes 18 new readings selected for their relevance to the topic. * NEW - Includes part opening essays written by the editor to introduce students to the topics being discussed. *Combines the history of human behavior and evolution in a wide variety of cultures and the study of our nearest living relatives, the non-human primates. *Illustrates the growing awareness of the complex interrelationships between environmental and cultural influences on behavior in humans and other animals. *Uses critical examples which carefully evaluate alternate approaches in an attempt to assess the available data and draw conclusions where possible. *Helps students to think critically about the question, "Why do we behave the way we do?" *The book is divided into five parts: *Part I covers genetics, human evolution, and primate evolution. *Part II examines interpretations of the early evolution of human behavior. *Part III looks at the biological basis of race and racism. *Part IV discusses the modern field of evolutionary psychology. *Part V focuses on the influences of hormones and the brain on behavior.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Pearson College Div
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0137997353
• ISBN 13: 9780137997350
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 382
• Redattore: Sussman Robert W.
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile