The biological roots of human nature : forging links between evolution and behavior / Timothy H. Goldsmith.

Author/creator Goldsmith, Timothy H.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, ©1991.
Descriptionxiv, 161 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents The dual nature of causation in biology -- Some fallacies and misconceptions -- Evolutionary theory since Darwin -- Reasoning about ultimate causes of behavior -- Getting from genes to behavior -- Evolutionary perspectives on volition, learning, and language -- Decisions, decisions! -- Culture, anthropology, and evolution -- Epilogue-concerning "biological reductionism".
Local noteLittle-347760--305131054174Y
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 143-155) and index.
LCCN 90025281
ISBN0195062884
ISBN9780195062885

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QH333 .G65 1991 ✔ Available Place Hold