Kindness in a Cruel World

The Evolution of Altruism

Autor*innen

• Nigel Barber

Parameter

• 415 Seiten
• 15 Lesestunden

• Sachliteratur

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Exploring the concept of reciprocal altruism, this book delves into the evolutionary mechanisms behind human social behavior and emotion. It examines diverse examples, from animal interactions to human social contracts, highlighting the importance of mutual support in various contexts. Through engaging discussions on behaviors observed in bees, bats, and humans, the author, an evolutionary psychologist, reveals how our history has shaped complex social norms, from food-sharing among hunter-gatherers to modern-day practices like road safety.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• Einband: Hardcover