| Description |
xv, 304 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
NATO advanced study institutes series. Series D, Behavioural and social sciences ; no. 13 |
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NATO advanced study institutes series. Series D, Behavioural and social sciences ; v. 13
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| Contents |
Includes indexes |
| Summary |
"Current books on evolutionary theory all seem to take for granted the fact that students find evolution easy to understand when actually, from a psychological perspective, it is a rather counterintuitive idea. Evolutionary theory, like all scientific theories, is a means to understanding the natural world. Understanding Evolution is intended for undergraduate students in the life sciences, biology teachers or anyone wanting a basic introduction to evolutionary theory. Covering core concepts and the structure of evolutionary explanations, it clarifies both what evolution is about and why so many people find it difficult to grasp. The book provides an introduction to the major concepts and conceptual obstacles to understanding evolution, including the development of Darwin's theory, and a detailed presentation of the most important evolutionary concepts. Bridging the gap between the concepts and conceptual obstacles, Understanding Evolution presents evolutionary theory with a clarity and vision students will quickly appreciate"-- |
| Analysis |
Man Cognition related to social behaviour Conference proceedings |
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Man Social behaviour related to cognition Conference proceedings |
| Notes |
Fifth summer school organized by the European Association of Experimental Social Psychology |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographies and indexes |
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Includes indexes |
| Notes |
Includes 3 chapters in French |
| Subject |
Social psychology -- Congresses.
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Psychology, Social.
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Social Behavior.
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| Genre/Form |
Congress.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Author |
Codol, Jean-Paul.
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Leyens, Jacques-Philippe.
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European Association of Experimental Social Psychology.
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NATO Advanced Study Institute (1981 : Aix-en-Provence, France)
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| LC no. |
82007903 |
| ISBN |
9024727014 |
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