The Consuming Instinct, 9781616144296
Hardcover
Explores the vibrant field of evolutionary consumption, which examines the relevance of our biological heritage to our daily lives as consumers. This title demonstrates how innate evolutionary forces deeply influence the foods we eat, the gifts we give, the clothes we wear and the music we listen to…

The Consuming Instinct

what juicy burgers, ferraris, pornography, and gift giving reveal about human nature

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  • Hardcover

    374 pages

  • Release Date

    20 June 2011

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Summary

This title provides an intelligent and entertaining look at how evolution has had a profound influence on our consumer behaviour. What do all successful fast-food restaurants have in common? Why are women more likely to become compulsive shoppers? Why are men more likely become addicted to pornography? The answer to these intriguing questions is ‘the consuming instinct’ - the underlying evolutionary basis for most of our consumer behaviour. “The Consuming Instinct” is a highly informative and…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781616144296
ISBN-10:1616144297
Author:Gad Saad, David M. Buss
Publisher:Prometheus Books
Imprint:Prometheus Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:374
Release Date:20 June 2011
Weight:676g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm x 29mm
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Critics Review

”“Saad gets behind the obvious and provides surprising Darwinian evidence for our choices.” -Psychology Today”…will appeal to readers interested in the biological basis of human behavior, the age-old debate of nature versus nurture, and especially what makes consumers tick…. clearly essential for marketing professionals, advertisers, and psychologists…” -Library Journal”Covering everything from pornography to Wall Street, this thought-provoking title induces readers to take a deep look at how they live.” -Booklist

About The Author

Gad Saad

Gad Saad, a popular blogger for Psychology Today, is a professor of marketing at the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University.

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