Evolution and Psychology 1st Edition By Scott MacDougall-Shackleton
Evolution and Psychology* 1st Edition by Scott MacDougall-Shackleton is a recent textbook from SAGE Publications Ltd, providing a critical exploration of evolutionary approaches to understanding the human mind and behavior. The book integrates insights from various fields and encourages critical thinking about evolutionary explanations. Book Details and Publication
- Author: Scott A. MacDougall-Shackleton (Professor of Psychology at Western University).
- Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd.
- Publication Date: The print editions were released around February-April 2024 (e.g., April 9, 2024, in the US; Feb 19, 2024, in the UK), while the eTextbook was available in December 2023.
- Edition: 1st Edition.
- Print Length: 496 pages.
- ISBN-13 (Hardcover): 978-1529773774.
- ISBN-13 (Paperback): 978-1529773767.
- ISBN-13 (eTextbook): 9781529672800.
Content Overview:
This textbook is designed for undergraduate social science students and takes an interdisciplinary approach to evolutionary psychology. It introduces core evolutionary biology concepts and examines evolutionary perspectives on various psychological topics, including cognition, development, group dynamics, mate choice, language, communication, psychopathology, and culture. The book also incorporates insights from behavioral ecology, anthropology, genetics, and neuroscience. It features "Warning Flag" sections to address common misunderstandings, fallacies, and misapplications of evolutionary theory to human behavior. ReviewsAs a recent publication, detailed reviews are currently limited. Product descriptions suggest it is a valuable resource for students and those interested in the field. On Amazon, the book has received one customer review, which gave it 5.0 out of 5 stars.