The Biological Roots of Human Nature: Forging Links Between Evolution and Behavior

Title: The Biological Roots of Human Nature: Forging Links Between Evolution and Behavior

Author: Goldsmith, Timothy H.

ISBN: 9780195093933

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Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

Publication Date: 1995-05-25

Number of Pages: 176

Weight: 0.2439 kg

The book is well-written and amasses considerable evidence in support of its thesis. ... He (Goldsmith) brings to his work not only familiarity with evolutionary theory but also his particular skills as a neurobiologist. So he is in a better than average position to make the connections between genetics, neurobiology and psychology as these affect behavior. -- New Ideas in Psychology The strength of the book is. . .the succinct way in which Goldsmith explains many of the confusing and misunderstood elements of sociobiology. --Choice An outstanding work reflecting careful synthesis and great explanatory power. A superb achievement that provides a succinct and readable overview of an extraordinarily broad and complex area. --Owen D. Jones, Professor of Law, Arizona State University The book is well-written and amasses considerable evidence in support of its thesis. ... He (Goldsmith) brings to his work not only familiarity with evolutionary theory but also his particular skills as a neurobiologist. So he is in a better than average position to make the connections between genetics, neurobiology and psychology as these affect behavior. -- New Ideas in Psychology The strength of the book is. . .the succinct way in which Goldsmith explains many of the confusing and misunderstood elements of sociobiology. --Choice An outstanding work reflecting careful synthesis and great explanatory power. A superb achievement that provides a succinct and readable overview of an extraordinarily broad and complex area. --Owen D. Jones, Professor of Law, Arizona State University