Charles Darwin: The Shaping of Evolutionary Thinking

This book examines the history of thought surrounding the relationship between Darwinism and the behavioural sciences. Accessible and thought-provoking, it demonstrates how and why Darwinism remains both illuminating and controversial today.

“'Truly great thinkers are deserving of worthy proponents. The influence of Darwin, and the far-reaching implications of Darwinian theory to psychology and beyond, are skilfully consolidated by Professor Workman in this illuminating text.' - Michael Dunn, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK ”

'Lance Workman provides a quite readable and informative guide for anyone wishing to understand the historical and ongoing influence of Darwin across the behavioral and social sciences. I highly recommend it.' - Gregory A. Bryant, Department of Communication, University of California, Los Angeles, USA

Lance Workman is Head of Psychology at Bath Spa University. His research interests include the lateralization of brain function in relation to language, emotion and depression within an evolutionary framework. He has also conducted a number of field projects on bird behaviour.

There are few aspects of the modern world that remain untouched by Charles Darwin's legacy. His ideas have affected everything from science to religion, and have influenced debates about ethics, animal welfare and nature versus nurture. But who was Charles Darwin, and why has he remained such a pivotal and controversial figure, over a hundred years on from his death? How has Darwinism changed psychology, biology and the behavioural sciences? Lance Workman, an expert in evolutionary psychology, explores these questions in this thought-provoking introduction to the life, works and legacy of one of science's greatest thinkers. It is essential reading for anyone interested in evolution and the human condition.

There are few aspects of the modern world that remain untouched by Charles Darwin's legacy. His ideas have affected everything from science to religion, and have influenced debates about ethics, animal welfare and nature versus nurture. But who was Charles Darwin, and why has he remained such a pivotal and controversial figure, over a hundred years on from his death? How has Darwinism changed psychology, biology and the behavioural sciences? Lance Workman, an expert in evolutionary psychology, explores these questions in this thought-provoking introduction to the life, works and legacy of one of science's greatest thinkers. It is essential reading for anyone interested in evolution and the human condition.

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