Evolutionary Psychology
a very short introduction
$27.35
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
18 February 2026
Summary
Unlock Your Ancestral Mind: An Evolutionary Psychology Primer
How did our brains change over the course of evolution, and what did it mean for our ancestors? Why do we behave the way we do today? Evolutionary psychology is the framework that allows us to fully understand the nuances of humans’ motivations, emotions, cognitions, and behaviors. Our bodies have evolved over time, and so too have our brains. How we respond to situations emotionally, our thoughts, our motivations, and ou…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780198827931 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0198827938 |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
| Author: | T. Joel Wade, Maryanne Fisher |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 174mm x 111mm |
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About The Author
T. Joel Wade
Maryanne L. Fisher is a Professor and Santamarian Research Chair in the Department of Psychology at Saint Mary’s University. Her books include Evolution’s Empress: Darwinian Perspectives on the Nature of Women (editor, 2013) and The Oxford Handbook of Women and Competition (editor, 2017). Her research is regularly in media outlets including the BBC, CNN, CBC, and Discovery.
T. Joel Wade is a Presidential Professor in the Department of Psychology at Bucknell University. His research focuses on mate attraction, mate selection, mate expulsion, love, and relationships. He has published numerous articles in social psychology and evolutionary psychology journals, and his research has been covered in media outlets including the BBC, CNN, CBC, and numerous national and international news magazines.
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