Presents the latest findings in the emerging field of evolutionary psychology, which views human behavior in light of Darwinian theory, unveiling the unconscious strategies that shape our romantic choices, familial feelings, friendships, and office politics.
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In their lively and provocative look at how evolution shapes behavior, Miller and Kanazawa reexamine some of the most popular and controversial topics of modern life, and shed a whole new light on why people do the things they do. An analysis of the ways in which evolution shap…
The book reveals a strong humanist heritage which renders Darwin's theory of song and poetic language far more nuanced and interesting than a monolithic ""singing for sex"" hypothesis.
Consider Miles Davis, horn held high, sculpting a powerful musical statement full of tonal patterns, inside jokes, and thrilling climactic phrases all on the fly. Or think of a comedy troupe riffing on a couple of cues from the audience until the whole room is erupting with laug…