Search Results

ENGLISH

Small Groups As The Engines Of Cultural Evolution

by Nina (Civitas University In Warsaw And University Of Oslo) Witoszek

~~24,33€~~ 21,90€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 This Element explores the evolutionary role of small groups as key actors in shaping human adaptability, resilience, and societal development. It illuminates the world-making and transformative capacities of small groups as primary agents of cooperative communication, cultural innovation and transmission.
ENGLISH

Strengths And Weaknesses Of Two Theories For Explaining 15 Universal Sex Differences In Cognition And Behavior

by Lee (University Of Malaya) Ellis

~~24,33€~~ 21,90€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 Social role theory and evolutionary neuroandrogenic (ENA) theory are compared regarding how well they can explain 15 cognitive and behavioral traits that appear in all cultures. This Element documents that, while both theories have explanatory power, ENA theory surpasses social role theory.
ENGLISH

Strengths And Weaknesses Of Two Theories For Explaining 15 Universal Sex Differences In Cognition And Behavior

by Lee (University Of Malaya) Ellis

~~74,35€~~ 66,92€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 Social role theory and evolutionary neuroandrogenic (ENA) theory are compared regarding how well they can explain 15 cognitive and behavioral traits that appear in all cultures. This Element documents that, while both theories have explanatory power, ENA theory surpasses social role theory.
ENGLISH

Evolution And The Fate Of Humankind

by Peter A. (Institute For The Study Of Complex Systems) Corning

~~74,35€~~ 66,92€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 In recent years we have come to understand better the forces that have shaped biological evolution over the course of time, such as evolved purposiveness, cooperative effects, and bioeconomics. Now we are facing a mounting survival crisis that may determine the future of life on Earth. This Element highlights the need to make a major course change.
ENGLISH

Evolution And The Fate Of Humankind

by Peter A. (Institute For The Study Of Complex Systems) Corning

~~24,33€~~ 21,90€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 In recent years we have come to understand better the forces that have shaped biological evolution over the course of time, such as evolved purposiveness, cooperative effects, and bioeconomics. Now we are facing a mounting survival crisis that may determine the future of life on Earth. This Element highlights the need to make a major course change.
ENGLISH

Evolution In International Relations

by Jeremy (Prague University Of Economics And Business) Garlick

~~74,35€~~ 66,92€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 This pathbreaking Element will attempt to apply insights from evolutionary biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and archaeogenetics to IR. Among such insights are the evolved role of emotions in decision-making, intergroup competition as a driver of in-group cooperation, and culture, morality, and language as group-binding mechanisms.
ENGLISH

Evolution In International Relations

by Jeremy (Prague University Of Economics And Business) Garlick

~~24,33€~~ 21,90€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 This pathbreaking Element will attempt to apply insights from evolutionary biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and archaeogenetics to IR. Among such insights are the evolved role of emotions in decision-making, intergroup competition as a driver of in-group cooperation, and culture, morality, and language as group-binding mechanisms.
ENGLISH

Evolutionary Perspectives On Enhancing Quality Of Life

by Mads (Universitetet I Oslo) Larsen e Nina (Universitetet I Oslo) Witoszek

~~74,35€~~ 66,92€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 This Element reviews existing literature and proposes synthesizing insights into human flourishing under multilevel selection (MLS). It approaches meaning as a reward that individuals experience when contributing to their community, using the Nordic well-being societies as examples. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
ENGLISH

Evolutionary Perspectives On Enhancing Quality Of Life

by Mads (Universitetet I Oslo) Larsen e Nina (Universitetet I Oslo) Witoszek

~~24,33€~~ 21,90€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 This Element reviews existing literature and proposes synthesizing insights into human flourishing under multilevel selection (MLS). It approaches meaning as a reward that individuals experience when contributing to their community, using the Nordic well-being societies as examples. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
ENGLISH

The Evolved Mind And Modern Education - Status Of Evolutionary Educational Psychology

by David C. (University Of Missouri) Geary

~~74,35€~~ 66,92€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 This Element provides a framework for understanding the evolution of the brain systems that enable innovation and novel learning and how these systems can act on human cognitive universals, such as language, to create evolutionarily novel abilities, such as reading and writing.
ENGLISH

The Evolved Mind And Modern Education - Status Of Evolutionary Educational Psychology

by David C. (University Of Missouri) Geary

~~24,33€~~ 21,90€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 This Element provides a framework for understanding the evolution of the brain systems that enable innovation and novel learning and how these systems can act on human cognitive universals, such as language, to create evolutionarily novel abilities, such as reading and writing.
ENGLISH

Attachment And Parent-Offspring Conflict - Origins In Ancestral Contexts Of Breastfeeding And Multiple Caregiving

by Sybil L. (Texas Tech University) Hart

~~74,35€~~ 66,92€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 This Element shows the understanding of ancestral environments to address the origins of infant-maternal attachment as a species-wide affectional bond. Breastfeeding behaviors are governed by infant bio-behavioral maturation, resulting in platforms for interacting with mothers that differ from those for interacting with alloparents.
ENGLISH

Attachment And Parent-Offspring Conflict - Origins In Ancestral Contexts Of Breastfeeding And Multiple Caregiving

by Sybil L. (Texas Tech University) Hart

~~24,33€~~ 21,90€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 This Element shows the understanding of ancestral environments to address the origins of infant-maternal attachment as a species-wide affectional bond. Breastfeeding behaviors are governed by infant bio-behavioral maturation, resulting in platforms for interacting with mothers that differ from those for interacting with alloparents.
ENGLISH

The Evolution Of Reputation-Based Cooperation - A Goal Framing Theory Of Gossip

by Francesca (University Of Groningen) Giardini e Rafael (University Of Groningen) Wittek

~~74,35€~~ 66,92€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 This Element argues that gossiping is the most powerful mechanism to sustain cooperation without formal intervention. Propositions on cultural, structural, dispositional, situational, and technological gossip antecedents and consequences are developed and illustrated with evidence from the empirical record.
ENGLISH

The Evolution Of Reputation-Based Cooperation - A Goal Framing Theory Of Gossip

by Francesca (University Of Groningen) Giardini e Rafael (University Of Groningen) Wittek

~~24,33€~~ 21,90€ 10% OFF

free shipping

 This Element argues that gossiping is the most powerful mechanism to sustain cooperation without formal intervention. Propositions on cultural, structural, dispositional, situational, and technological gossip antecedents and consequences are developed and illustrated with evidence from the empirical record.
ENGLISH

Superorganism - Toward A New Social Contract For Our Endangered Species

by Peter A. Corning

23,85€ + 10% CARD

 This Element has a more hopeful prescription for a new global social contract. It is based on the many examples of superorganisms â€" socially organized species â€" in the natural world, and in evolution.
ENGLISH

Introduction To Positive Evolutionary Psychology

by Avrey Goodwine, Darcy Montana, Glenn Geher, Julia Lombard, Kaitlyn Longo e Megan Fritche

23,85€ + 10% CARD
ENGLISH

Introduction To Positive Evolutionary Psychology

by Avrey Goodwine, Darcy Montana, Glenn Geher, Julia Lombard, Kaitlyn Longo e Megan Fritche

23,85€ + 10% CARD
ENGLISH

Superorganism - Toward A New Social Contract For Our Endangered Species

by Peter A. (Institute For The Study Of Complex Systems, Southampton) Corning

24,33€ + 10% CARD

free shipping

 This Element has a more hopeful prescription for a new global social contract. It is based on the many examples of superorganisms â€" socially organized species â€" in the natural world, and in evolution.
ENGLISH

Hidden Talents Framework - Implications For Science, Policy, And Practice

by Ann S. Masten, Bruce J. Ellis, Laura S. Abrams, Nim Tottenham, Robert J. Sternberg e Willem E. Frankenhuis

23,85€ + 10% CARD
ENGLISH

Hidden Talents Framework - Implications For Science, Policy, And Practice

by Ann S. Masten, Bruce J. Ellis, Laura S. Abrams, Nim Tottenham, Robert J. Sternberg e Willem E. Frankenhuis

23,85€ + 10% CARD
ENGLISH

An Introduction To Positive Evolutionary Psychology

by Avrey (State University Of New York, New Paltz) Goodwine, Darcy (State University Of New York, New Paltz) Montana, Glenn (State University Of New York, New Paltz) Geher, Julia (State University Of New York, New Paltz) Lombard, Kaitlyn (State University Of New York, New Paltz) Longo e Megan (State University Of New York, New Paltz) Fritche

24,33€ + 10% CARD

free shipping

 Positive Evolutionary Psychology is dedicated to the integration of positive and evolutionary psychology, with an eye toward using Darwinian-inspired concepts to help advance our understanding of human thriving.
ENGLISH

Improving Breastfeeding Rates - Evolutionary Anthropological Insights For Public Health

by Emily H. (University College London) Emmott

24,33€ + 10% CARD

free shipping

 Various public health strategies to promote breastfeeding have been developed and implemented for over four decades, yet progress has stagnated, and exclusive breastfeeding rates remain low globally. An evolutionary perspective directs us to consider the fitness costs of breastfeeding, together with the role of social learning and cultural norms.
ENGLISH

The Hidden Talents Framework - Implications For Science, Policy, And Practice

by Ann S. (University Of Minnesota) Masten, Bruce J. (University Of Utah) Ellis, Laura S. (University Of California, Los Angeles) Abrams, Nim (Columbia University, New York) Tottenham e Robert J. (Cornell University, New York) Sternberg

24,33€ + 10% CARD

free shipping

 Children growing up in harsh environments may develop intact, or even enhanced, skills for solving problems in high-adversity contexts (i.e., 'hidden talents'). This Element proposes that stress-adapted skills represent a form of adaptive intelligence enabling individuals to function within the constraints of harsh environments.
Loading results...

View more results