The genetics of political behavior : how evolutionary psychology explains ideology

Author(s)

• Ryan, Michael

Bibliographic Information

The genetics of political behavior : how evolutionary psychology explains ideology

Michael Ryan

Routledge, 2021

• : pbk

Note

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

* Takes a unique perspective by examining political ideology and behaviour via evolutionary psychology and genetics to explain conservative and liberal differences * Fascinating reading for students and academics in psychology, the social sciences, and humanities, as well as general readers interested in political behavior * Explores the potential future of political behavior and participation in relation to possible consequences of evolution and genetics

Table of Contents

Preface 1. Political Adaptations 2. Evolutionary Models 3. Traits, Brains, Genes 4. Art and the Origin of Civilization 5. The Genetic Geography of Conservatism 6. Religion as Adaptation 7. European History in Light of Evolution 8. Violence Against Others: Torture, Genocide, War 9. The Psychology of Political Correctness 10. Leftist Form and Rightist Substance 11. Dominance and Deception in Economics 12. Is Socialism Adaptive? The Future of H. sapiens Conclusion Future Work Notes

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Details

• NCID: BC04417985
• ISBN:
  • 9780367568559
• LCCN: 2020027967
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xi, 191 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BF698.95
  • DC23 : 320.01/9
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Evolutionary psychology
  • LCSH : Political psychology
  • LCSH : Political sociology
  • LCSH : Human evolution