Beyond Evolutionary Psychology: How and Why Neuropsychological Modules Arise (Ellis George)(Paperback)

Beyond Evolutionary Psychology: How and Why Neuropsychological Modules Arise (Ellis George)(Paperback)

The nature/nurture question is an age-old problem. Beyond Evolutionary Psychology deals with the relation between culture, evolution, psychology and emotion, based both in the underlying biology, determined by our evolutionary heritage, and in the interaction of our brain with the physical,

Why Everyone (Else) Is a Hypocrite: Evolution and the Modular Mind (Kurzban Robert)(Paperback)

The evolutionary psychology behind human inconsistency We're all hypocrites. Why? Hypocrisy is the natural state of the human mind. Robert Kurzban shows us that the key to understanding our behavioral inconsistencies lies in understanding the mind's design. The human mind consists of many

Evolutionary Psychology: A Beginner's Guide (Dunbar Robin)(Paperback)

This accessible guide provides an introduction to evolutionary psychology - the fascinating and often controversial new discipline that studies human behavior, evolution and the mind. Starting with its origins in the work of Charles Darwin, the book covers all the key areas of evolutionary

Introducing Evolutionary Psychology: A Graphic Guide (Evans Dylan)(Paperback)

Drawing on the insights of evolutionary biology and cognitive psychology, as well as data from anthropology, primatology, and archaeology, evolutionary psychologists are beginning to piece together the first truly scientific account of human nature. Introducing Evolutionary Psychology is the

The Psychology of Art (Mather George)(Paperback)

Why do we enjoy art? What inspires us to create artistic works? How can brain science help us understand our taste in art? The Psychology of Art provides an eclectic introduction to the myriad ways in which psychology can help us understand and appreciate creative activities. Exploring how we

Forensic Psychology (Scott Adrian J.)(Paperback)

Why do people commit crime? How effective and reliable is the investigative process? How do jurors decide whether a person is guilty or innocent? How effective is treatment in reducing the risk of reoffending?In this up-to-date edition of his highly informative textbook, Adrian Scott reveals just

How Babies Think - The Science of Childhood (Gopnik Alison)(Paperback / softback)

A cutting-edge exploration of what evolutionary psychology is teaching us of the development and learning of children, in the tradition of Matt Ridley's The Red Queen and Steven Pinker's The Language

How Religion Evolved: And Why It Endures - Robin Dunbar

A fascinating analysis of the evolution of religion from the internationally renowned evolutionary psychologistWhen did humans develop spiritual thought? What is religion's evolutionary purpose? And in our increasingly secular world, why has it endured?Every society in the history of humanity has

Child Psychology and Development for Dummies (Smith Laura L.)(Paperback)

A complete and comprehensive guide to why kids behave and think the way they do-and how to bring out the best in them. In the U.S., more than 10% of children are diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, while countless others remain undiagnosed. Defining what is 'normal' and what is not is of great

Alpha God: The Psychology of Religious Violence and Oppression (Garcia Hector A.)(Paperback)

This book uses evolutionary psychology as a lens to explain religious violence and oppression. The author, a clinical psychologist, examines religious scriptures, rituals, and canon law, highlighting the many ways in which our evolutionary legacy has shaped the development of religion and continues

Beyond the Aria: Artistic Self-Empowerment for the Classical Singer: Why You Want It, Why You've Been Denied It, and How to Achieve It (Goren Neal)(Paperback)

Participatory Research: Why and How to Involve People in Research (Schubotz Dirk)(Paperback)

Going beyond a general introduction to offer a hands-on guide, Participatory Research empowers students to feel confident understanding and applying participatory methods to their research projects. It takes an accessible approach to explaining the theory that grounds participatory research and

Minds Make Societies: How Cognition Explains the World Humans Create (Boyer Pascal)(Paperback)

A watershed book that masterfully integrates insights from evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology, economics, and more to explore the development and workings of human societies 'There is no good reason why human societies should not be described and explained with the same precision and

Racial Immanence: Chicanx Bodies Beyond Representation (Lpez Marissa K.)(Paperback)

Explores the how, why, and what of contemporary Chicanxculture, including punk rock, literary fiction, photography, mass graves, anddigital and experimental installation artRacial Immanenceattempts to unravel a Gordian knot at the center of the study of race anddiscourse: it seeks to loosen the

Psychology and Sociology in Nursing (Goodman Benny)(Paperback)

This book explores sociology and psychology relevant to nursing and explains why it is so important to understand these disciplines in order to be a good nurse. It is written specifically for nursing students, and clearly explains the key concepts using nursing case studies and examples. Chapters

The Psychology of Yoga: Integrating Eastern and Western Approaches for Understanding the Mind (Feuerstein Georg)(Paperback)

How the mind works according to the ancient yogic traditions, compared and contrasted to the approaches of Western psychology--by one of the greatest yoga scholars of our time. Georg Feuerstein begins the book by establishing the historical context of modern Western psychology and its gradual

Leading Beyond Change: A Practical Guide to Evolving Business Agility (Sahota Michael K.)(Paperback)

This guide shows readers how to transform a traditional organization into an evolutionary one with a framework and mindset that offer a new way of leading and approaching change. Now more than ever, society is demanding change, and organizations are being asked to shift into more conscious and

The Psychology of Comedy (Martin G. Neil)(Paperback)

What makes us laugh? Why is comedy so important? How does comedy affect our behaviour? The Psychology of Comedy provides a unique insight into the role of laughter and humour in our lives. From the mechanics of comedy and what makes a good joke, to the health benefits of laughter, the book delves

Understanding Psychology for Nursing Students (de Vries Jan)(Paperback / softback)

This book helps nursing students recognise why they need to know about psychology, how it can affect and influence their individual nursing practice as well as the role it plays in health and

The Psychology of Dieting (Ogden Jane)(Paperback)

Why do some of us become overweight? Why is it so difficult to lose weight? How can we adopt healthy attitudes towards food?The Psychology of Dieting takes a broad and balanced view of the causes of weight gain and the challenges involved in dieting. Exploring the cognitive, emotional and social

How to Control Your Anxiety Before It Controls You (Ellis Albert)(Paperback)

'No individual--not even Freud himself--has had a greater impact on modern psychotherapy.' --Psychology Today CLASSIC SELF-HELP FROM A RESPECTED PIONEER OF PSYCHOTHERAPY From social anxiety to phobias to post-traumatic stress disorder, sources of anxiety in daily life are numerous, and can have a

Why Only Us: Language and Evolution (Berwick Robert C.)(Paperback)

Berwick and Chomsky draw on recent developments in linguistic theory to offer an evolutionary account of language and humans' remarkable, species-specific ability to acquire it.'A loosely connected collection of four essays that will fascinate anyone interested in the extraordinary phenomenon of

Foundations of Sensation and Perception (Mather George)(Paperback)

Do you wonder how movies - sequences of static frames - appear to move, or why 3-D films look different from traditional movies? Why does ventriloquism work, and why can airliner flights make you feel disoriented? The answers to these and other questions about the human senses can be found within

Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology: Developing a Professional Identity through Training and Beyond (Curvis Will)(Paperback)

Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology: Developing a Professional Identity through Training and Beyond offers insights from a range of trainee, recently qualified and experienced clinical psychologists as they reflect on the process of developing their professional identity through