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Beyond Biofatalism : Human Nature for an Evolving World.

Barker, Gillian.

Beyond Biofatalism : Human Nature for an Evolving World. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (177 pages)

Intro -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- 1. Human Nature and the Limits of Human Possibility -- 2. The Cost of Change -- 3. Thinking About Change and Stability in Living Systems -- 4. Lessons from Development, Ecology, and Evolutionary Biology -- 5. Human Possibilities -- 6. Valuing Change -- 7. Choosing Environments -- 8. What Is Feasible? -- 9. Evolutionary Psychology and Human Possibilities -- Notes -- References -- Index.

Are we "hard-wired" for disaster? Or do new findings in evolution, development, and behavior show that human beings can adapt positively to adverse circumstances and realize a more just and inclusive society?.

9780231540391


Behavior evolution.


Electronic books.

BF698.95.B355 2015

155.7

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