The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology

The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology is the field's leading resource, providing comprehensive coverage of the latest findings and theoretical developments. Now in its second edition, this two-volume set features expanded discussion on culture, neuroscience, and human development, with a broader scope that extends beyond the individual and into family dynamics, groups dynamics, societies, and cultures.

Volume 1: Foundations provides a detailed overview of this exciting new field, and

Volume 2: Integrations shows how the theory is applied in fields as diverse as politics, medicine, anthropology, marketing, and more.

Contributions from Steven Pinker, Richard Dawkins, Joseph Henrich, Paul Rozin, Donald Symons, Leda Cosmides, and John Tooby provide insight from thought leaders, rounding out the most respected evolutionary psychology reference on the market.

Evolutionary psychology seeks to identify which human psychological systems are the results of natural selection, and evolved to solve recurrent problems in human ancestral environments. These books bring together the fundamental concepts, latest developments, and expert insight to give you an accurate, comprehensive view of this field of study.

• Understand the aims, methods, and major findings of evolutionary psychology
• Get up to speed on the latest theoretical developments and empirical discoveries
• Gain the perspectives and insight of the field's leading authorities
• Learn how evolutionary psychology is applied across diverse industries

Evolutionary psychologists see that the field as that it can providing a foundational, metatheoretical framework that integrates the entire field.

The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology is a complete, authoritative reference, ideal for academics, students, or anyone interested in the human mind.