Psychology - Evolutionary Psychology

A groundbreaking look at the science of attachment and compatibility, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about love and attraction and revealing the real keys to lasting connection and deeper relationships. "Riveting insights . . . on the idiosyncratic, contingent ways real relationships develop."--Science Modern...

A groundbreaking exploration of the science and significance of fatherhood that shows great dads are made, not born Over the last decade, we've learned more about the transformative power of parenthood--biologically, psychologically, and socially--than ever before. But while the experience of motherhood has attracted...

An "entertaining and enlightening" deep dive into the alcohol-soaked origins of civilization--and the evolutionary roots of humanity's appetite for intoxication (Daniel E. Lieberman, author of Exercised).While plenty of entertaining books have been written about the history of alcohol and other intoxicants, none have offered...

Most of us learned about natural selection in our school days and remember the basics of how it drives evolution, plus a few of its everyday implications, like the risks of overusing antibiotics. Yet deep misconceptions about evolution and natural selection abound--even, studies show,...

A playful deep dive into anthropomorphism (our peculiar tendency to humanize the nonhuman) that will resonate with anyone who has thrown a birthday party for their dog. Bestselling science writer Justin Gregg explores the science behind our instinct to see ourselves in the creatures...

"A fascinating examination of a feature of human nature that all of us have, most of us deplore (at least in others), and few of us understand."--Steven Pinker, New York Times bestselling author of Rationality and Enlightenment Now The leading expert on the science...

Neuroscientist Nikolay Kukushkin reveals the miracle by which consciousness evolved out of the natural world from the birth of the cell to the majesty of our modern minds. Like the Zen Buddhist riddle pondering the imponderable -- the sound of a single hand clapping...

Discover the Influences of Social Media, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Climate Change, Stress, and More on Our Brains and Behavior Unique to the Twenty-first Century. During the past twenty-five years, we've encountered powerful influences for good and bad on brain function and even brain structure....

A brilliant inquiry into the origins of human nature from the author of Rationality, The Better Angels of Our Nature, and Enlightenment Now. "Sweeping, erudite, sharply argued, and fun to read..also highly persuasive." --Time Finalist for the Pulitzer PrizeUpdated with a new afterwordOne of...

In this highly informative and entertaining book, the founder of the vibrant new field of evolutionary consumption illuminates the relevance of our biological heritage to our daily lives as consumers. While culture is important, the author shows that innate evolutionary forces deeply influence the...

The Culture of Critique: An Evolutionary Analysis of Jewish Involvement in Twentieth-Century Intellectual and Political Movements by evolutionary psychologist Dr. Kevin MacDonald is a foundational text that is as relevant today as when it was first published in 1998-if not even more so. MacDonald's...

The Culture of Critique: An Evolutionary Analysis of Jewish Involvement in Twentieth-Century Intellectual and Political Movements by evolutionary psychologist Dr. Kevin MacDonald is a foundational text that is as relevant today as when it was first published in 1998-if not even more so.MacDonald's thesis...

A "drop-dead shocker" (Washington Post Book World) that uses evolutionary psychology to explain human mating and the mysteries of love If we all want love, why is there so much conflict in our most cherished relationships? To answer this question, we must look into...

The acclaimed sequel to the international bestseller Flow: an intelligent, inspiring guide to unlocking the evolutionary history of our present consciousness, and "becoming at one with the power that is the universe.""A book of singular importance and timeliness, one with momentous implications for the...

In The Sleepwalkers and The Act of Creation Arthur Koestler provided pioneering studies of scientific discovery and artistic inspiration, the twin pinnacles of human achievement. The Ghost in the Machine looks at the dark side of the coin: our terrible urge to self-destruction... Could...

One of the most provocative science books ever published--"a feast of great thinking and writing about the most profound issues there are" (The New York Times Book Review). "Fiercely intelligent, beautifully written and engrossingly original." --The New York Times Book Review Are men literally...

An investigation of the emotional power of narrative that illuminates the relationship between the human brain and the stories we tell As humans, we think in stories--stories that allow us to feel and share emotions. In order for this phenomenon to work, our brains...

From a leading expert on child development, a radical evolutionary perspective on how childhood experiences shape later life. Children who grow up in troubled circumstances--experiencing deprivation or instability, living in a dangerous neighborhood or an abusive family--are more prone to aggression, recklessness, and sexual...

There is a saying among off-world people that is based on eons of experience and wisdom. It goes: There is no point in trying to change the world. Instead, change the people. They are the ones who make the world. Accompanying this dictum is...

A deep dive into the importance of daily communication and how we can harness its power to create a better life We spend much of our waking lives communicating with others. How does each moment of interaction shape not only our relationships but also...