ebook img

Family Relationships - An Evolutionary Perspective PDF

377 Pages·2007·3.431 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download Family Relationships - An Evolutionary Perspective PDF Free - Full Version

by Catherine A. Salmon, Todd K. Shackelford| 2007| 377 pages| 3.431| English

About Family Relationships - An Evolutionary Perspective

Kinship ties-the close relationships found within the family-have been a central focus of evolutionary biological analyses of social behavior ever since biologist William Hamilton extended the concept of Darwinian fitness to include an individual's actions benefiting not only his own offspring, but also collateral kin. Evolutionary biologists consider organisms not only reproductive strategists, but also nepotistic strategists. If a person's genes are just as likely to be reproduced in her sister as in her daughter, then we should expect the evolution of sororal investment in the same way as one expects maternal investment. This concept has revolutionized biologists' understanding of social interaction and developmental psychologists' understanding of the family. However, kinship ties have largely been ignored in other areas of psychology, particularly social psychology.Family Relationships brings together leading theorists and researchers from evolutionary psychology and related disciplines to illustrate the ways in which an evolutionary perspective can inform our study and understanding of family relationships. The contributors argue that family psychology is relationship specific: the relationship between mother and daughter is different from that between father and daughter or that between brother and sister or sister and sister. In other words, humans have evolved specialized mechanisms for processing information and motivating behavior that deal with the distinct demands of being a mate, father, mother, sibling, child, or grandparent. Such an evolutionary perspective on family dynamics provides a unique insight into human behavior.This volume will be an indispensable resource for psychologists, sociologists, and anthropologists, as well scholars of family, marriage, and animal behavior.

Detailed Information

Author:Catherine A. Salmon, Todd K. Shackelford
Publication Year:2007
ISBN:195320514
Pages:377
Language:English
File Size:3.431
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free Family Relationships - An Evolutionary Perspective Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download Family Relationships - An Evolutionary Perspective PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download Family Relationships - An Evolutionary Perspective by Catherine A. Salmon, Todd K. Shackelford completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read Family Relationships - An Evolutionary Perspective on my mobile device?

After downloading Family Relationships - An Evolutionary Perspective PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of Family Relationships - An Evolutionary Perspective?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of Family Relationships - An Evolutionary Perspective by Catherine A. Salmon, Todd K. Shackelford. You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download Family Relationships - An Evolutionary Perspective PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.