Evolutionary Behavior

Konrad Lorenz Explained: Ethology, Imprinting, Animal Behavior, Aggression Theory, Instinct, Evolutionary Psychology, Human Nature, and the Biological Roots of Behavior What drives behavior at its deepest level? In Konrad Lorenz Explained, discover the groundbreaking ideas that transformed the scientific study of animal and human behavior. This accessible and engaging guide explores the life and work of Konrad Lorenz, one of the founders of ethology, and reveals how instinct, learning, and evolution shape the actions of living beings. From the famous imprinting experiments with geese to the...

The same instinct that kept your ancestors alive is quietly running your life today. Why do you eat the cookie you promised yourself you wouldn’t? Stay in a job you no longer believe in? Buy things you can’t afford? End a friendship over a political opinion? Feel anxious when nothing is actually wrong? The answer is one word: survival. Not just “don’t die.” Four ancient survival systems are running beneath your awareness, every minute of every day: Physical Survival drives fear, cravings, and money anxiety. Genetic Survival shapes attraction, jealousy, and parental love. Social ...

Faced with the ceaseless stream of news about war, crime, and terrorism, one could easily think we live in the most violent age ever seen. Yet as New York Times bestselling author Steven Pinker shows in this startling and engaging new work, just the opposite is true: violence has been diminishing for millennia and we may be living in the most peaceful time in our species's existence.

Harvard Medical School psychologist and Huffington Post blogger Craig Malkin addresses the "narcissism epidemic," by illuminating the spectrum of narcissism, identifying ways to control the trait, and explaining how too little of it may be a bad thing. "What is narcissism?" is one of the fastest...

Niko Tinbergen Explained: Ethology, Fixed Action Patterns, Sign Stimuli, Animal Behavior, Four Questions Framework, Instinct, Evolutionary Biology, and the Scientific Study of Behavior in Nature is a comprehensive and accessible guide to one of the most important figures in modern behavioral science. This book breaks down Tinbergen’s groundbreaking ideas in a clear and engaging way, making complex scientific concepts easy to understand while preserving their depth and significance. Perfect for beginners, students, and curious readers, it offers a structured introduction to the science of ...

According to an old joke, everyone knows that men and women are different... except social scientists. In A Billion Years of Sex Differences, evolutionary psychologist Steve Stewart-Williams tackles some of science's most controversial questions: How do men and women differ? Where do the...

In "Evolutionary Psychology: Understanding Human Nature," Ali Muattar provides a comprehensive guide to the principles, practices, and applications of evolutionary psychology. This third edition offers updated research, practical insights, and real-world examples that empower readers to understand and explore the evolutionary origins of human behavior and cognition. Ali looks into the fascinating field of evolutionary psychology, offering readers a deep understanding of how evolutionary principles have shaped the human mind and behavior. Through evidence-based research and theoretical ...

This program is read by Peter Godfrey-Smith with Mitch Riley. The scuba-diving philosopher who wrote Other Minds explores the origins of animal consciousness. Dip below the ocean’s surface and you are soon confronted by forms of life that could not seem more foreign to our own: sea sponges...

This classic work on the rules of sex -- updated for a new generation -- is still as provocative as the day it was published, providing simple explanations for any and all questions about what happens in the bedroom. Sex isn't as complicated as we make it. In Sperm Wars, evolutionary biologist...

A groundbreaking look at the science of attachment and compatibility, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about love and attraction and revealing the real keys to lasting connection and deeper relationships. Modern media and culture have taught you a vast array of inaccurate ideas about...

A riveting investigation of the myriad ways that parasites control how other creatures - including humans - think, feel, and act. These tiny organisms can live only inside another animal, and, as McAuliffe reveals, they have many evolutionary motives for manipulating their host's behavior. Far more often than appreciated, these puppeteers orchestrate the interplay between predator and prey.

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Charles Darwin A Gateway to His Life, Discoveries, and Legacy Charles Darwin changed far more than biology. With one patient, unsettling idea — that life evolves through descent with modification and natural selection — he transformed how human beings understand nature, ancestry, emotion, morality, and our place in the living world. This concise yet powerful volume distils Darwin’s life and work into clear, engaging chapters. From his childhood in Shrewsbury and the voyage of HMS Beagle to the long silence before On the Origin of Species, the book follows ...

The past, present, and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover. "Engaging and wide-ranging ... The Cat's Meow is a readable and informed exploration of the wildcat that lurks within Fluffy." —The Washington Post The domestic...

This New York Times bestseller is an exciting and fearless investigation of language Bestselling author Steven Pinker possesses that rare combination of scientific aptitude and verbal eloquence that enables him to provide lucid explanations of deep and powerful ideas. His previous books...

From a noted Cambridge zoologist, a wildly fun and scientifically sound exploration of what alien life must be like, using universal laws that govern life on Earth and in space. Scientists are confident that life exists elsewhere in the universe. Yet rather than taking a realistic approach to...

The Adaptive Markets Hypothesis (AMH) presents a formal and systematic exposition of a new narrative about financial markets that reconciles rational investor behavior with periods of temporary financial insanity. In this narrative, intelligent but fallible investors learn from and adapt to randomly shifting environments. Financial markets may not always be efficient, but they are highly competitive, innovative, and adaptive, varying in their degree of efficiency as investor populations and the financial landscape change over time.

YOU ARE RUNNING 200,000-YEAR-OLD SOFTWARE IN A 21ST-CENTURY WORLD. Why do you crave sugar even when you’re full? Why does a rejection on a dating app feel like a physical blow? Why do we gossip, worry about status, and divide the world into "us" vs. "them"? We like to believe we are rational beings in full control of our choices. But beneath the surface of your conscious mind, there is a silent partner calling the shots. It is an ancient biological machine, honed by millions of years of struggle on the African savanna, designed for one thing: Survival. In Evolutionary Psychology ...

Emotion Informs, but Behavior Transforms. Emotional intelligence was groundbreaking in its time, offering valuable tools for self-awareness and managing emotions. However, while EI is crucial, it often doesn’t address the root causes of performance challenges. People may take action based on emotional awareness, but they frequently don’t achieve the intended results because they don't truly understand the deeper factors driving behavior and performance. This gap can lead to frustration, as even well-intentioned actions fall short of producing lasting change. Adaptive Intelligence builds...

Explore the history, theories, and concepts of psychology through more than 100 groundbreaking ideas presented in an approachable style that demystifies an often daunting subject matter. The Psychology Book looks at the biggest names in psychology, including William James, Sigmund Freud, and...

The New York Times bestselling authors of The Genius of Dogs take us into their “Puppy Kindergarten” at Duke University, a center to study how puppies develop, to show us what goes in to raising a great dog. Don’t miss Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods in Netflix’s film Inside the Mind of a...