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Darwinism Applied
John H Beckstrom
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Description for Darwinism Applied
Hardcover. Beginning with the principle that human behaviour is, to some degree, influenced by genetics, this book considers how conduct can be modified in large population groupings using identified behavioural mechanisms. It discusses the practical implications of neo-Darwinism in contemporary society. Series: Human Evolution, Behaviour & Intelligence. Num Pages: 184 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFS; JMAL; PSAJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 435.
Beckstrom explores how discoveries in evolutionary science can help people achieve, but not establish, social goals. Beginning with the principle that human behavior is, to some degree, influenced by genetics, the author considers how conduct can be modified in large population groupings using identified behavioral mechanisms. Aid-giving behavior common to human populations is established as a key factor that is fundamental to an understanding of its flip side involving abuse and neglect. The universal objectives of reducing child abuse, rape, incest, and war are explicitly addressed, as are such areas as intestate property distribution, street crime reduction, and the fostering ... Read more
Beckstrom explores how discoveries in evolutionary science can help people achieve, but not establish, social goals. Beginning with the principle that human behavior is, to some degree, influenced by genetics, the author considers how conduct can be modified in large population groupings using identified behavioral mechanisms. Aid-giving behavior common to human populations is established as a key factor that is fundamental to an understanding of its flip side involving abuse and neglect. The universal objectives of reducing child abuse, rape, incest, and war are explicitly addressed, as are such areas as intestate property distribution, street crime reduction, and the fostering ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
Series
Human Evolution, Behaviour & Intelligence
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780275945688
SKU
V9780275945688
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About John H Beckstrom
JOHN H. BECKSTROM is Emeritus Professor of Law at Northwestern Univerity's School of Law. He holds degrees from the Univerity of Iowa, Harvard University, and the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, where he was a Fulbright scholar. He earlier published Sociobiology and the Law and, in 1989, Evolutionary Jurisprudence.
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