That Complex Whole: Culture and the Evolution of Human Behavior

by Lee Cronk

When evolutionary biology stretched out a tentacle called sociobiology and began to probe human behavior back in the 1970s, there was no room for neutrality. Advocates of the new science hailed the dawn of a new era in our understanding of human behavior, while opponents wrung their hands with concern over the new field's potential to transform and

Genres: Psychology, Evolution, Anthropology

180 pages, Hardcover

First published August 12, 1999

Reviews

[Patricia Veinott · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a bit on the older side now (published in 1999), so a lot of the ideas didn't feel new. That being said, it's still relevant and not outdated. It's a good primer on evolution and behavior and quite readable.

[Riversue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting look at culture and the evolution of human behaviour but it seemed a little brief and incomplete. Well written.

[Alya AlShaibani · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75

[Eliza · Rating 5 out of 5]

A different approach to Anthropology...

The author is not going into a depth study of one tribe, but tries to explain that the same principles affect all human cultures. He also points out how anthropology should be more open to include other sciences to understand Human Behavior.
It was an interesting read, not like normal textbooks. I recommend it.

[Corinne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually found this to be quite interesting and enjoyable.