Items related to The Goodness Paradox: How Evolution Made Us Both More...
Synopsis
'A fascinating new analysis of human violence, filled with fresh ideas and gripping evidence from our primate cousins, historical forebears, and contemporary neighbors' -- Steven Pinker
'A brilliant analysis of the role of aggression in our evolutionary history' -- Jane Goodall
It may not always seem so, but day-to-day interactions between individual humans are extraordinarily peaceful. That is not to say that we are perfect, just far less violent than most animals, especially our closest relatives, the chimpanzee and their legendarily docile cousins, the Bonobo. Perhaps surprisingly, we rape, maim, and kill many fewer of our neighbours than all other primates and almost all undomesticated animals. But there is one form of violence that humans exceed all other animals in by several degrees: organized proactive violence against other groups of humans. It seems, we are the only animal that goes to war.
In the Goodness Paradox, Richard Wrangham wrestles with this paradox at the heart of human behaviour. Drawing on new research by geneticists, neuroscientists, primatologists, and archaeologists, he shows that what domesticated our species was nothing less than the invention of capital punishment which eliminated the least cooperative and most aggressive among us. But that development is exactly what laid the groundwork for the worst of our atrocities.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Richard Wrangham has taught biological anthropology at Harvard University since 1989. His major interests are chimpanzee behavioral ecology, the evolution of violence and tolerance, human dietary adaptation, and the conservation of chimpanzees and other apes. He has studied chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, Uganda, since 1987.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Goodness Paradox: How Evolution Made Us Both More...
Stock Image
The Goodness Paradox: How Evolution Made Us Both More and Less Violent
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR009725233
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
The Goodness Paradox : How Evolution Made Us Both More and Less Violent
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 39146939-20
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Goodness Paradox : How Evolution Made Us Both More and Less Violent
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 52918809-20
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Goodness Paradox: How Evolution Made Us Both More and Less Violent
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # 5022286
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Goodness Paradox: How Male Resentment Created Tolerance, Morality and Homo Sapiens
Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. book. Seller Inventory # ERICA82917812558303
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Goodness Paradox: How Evolution Made Us Both More and Less Violent
Seller: medimops, Berlin, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Seller Inventory # M01781255830-V
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Goodness Paradox: How Evolution Made Us Both More and Less Violent
Seller: medimops, Berlin, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: as new. Wie neu/Like new. Seller Inventory # M01781255830-N
Quantity: 1 available