Evolutionary Psychology: The Science of Human Behavior and Evolution

by Matthew J. Rossano, Matt J. Rossano

Written in a lively and engaging manner, this new work places evolutionary psychology within the broad sweep of our primate heritage and the full scope of our evolutionary story. Beginning with the basics of evolution, the book first unpacks the far-ranging saga of human evolution, then moves on to examine motor behavior and emotions, sexual behavior and mate selection, and higher cognition.

504 pages, Hardcover

First published November 5, 2002

About the author

See Matt J. Rossano.

Reviews

[Riversue · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a clear detailed look at the fundamental tenets of evolutionary psychology. I'm not convinced on all scores but it is interesting.

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'd say four and a half stars. Its a broad covering of the major Evolutionary Psychology topics and does a good job of that. Interesting reading and appropriate to use in an undergraduate course in the field. There is a bit of speculation here and there, which is certainly OK. I didn't necessarily agree with much of the more speculative aspects and that is why I say 4 and half stars instead of 5. However, the vast majority of the book is very solid and I might consider using it in my evolutionary psych course.