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Author(s): David Sloan Wilson
ISBN(s): 9780440336808, 0440336805
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Year: 2007
Language: english
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ISBN 10:    0385340922
ISBN 13: 978-0385340922
Author:       David Sloan Wilson

With stories that entertain as much as they inform, renowned evolutionist David Sloan Wilson outlines the basic principles of evolution and shows how, when properly understood, they can illuminate the length and breadth of creation, from the origin of life to the nature of religion. 
What is the biological reason for gossip? For laughter? For the creation of art? Why do dogs have curly tails? What can microbes tell us about morality?

These and many other questions are tackled by Wilson in this witty and groundbreaking new book. Now everyone can move beyond the sterile debates about creationism and intelligent design to share Darwin’s panoramic view of animal and human life, seamlessly connected to each other.

Evolution, as Wilson explains, is not just about dinosaurs and human origins, but about why all species behave as they do—from beetles that devour their own young, to bees that function as a collective brain, to dogs that are smarter in some respects than our closest ape relatives. And basic evolutionary principles are also the foundation for humanity’s capacity for symbolic thought, culture, and morality.

In example after example, Wilson sheds new light on Darwin’ s grand theory and how it can be applied to daily life. By turns thoughtful, provocative, and daringly funny, Evolution for Everyone addresses some of the deepest philosophical and social issues of this or any age. In helping us come to a deeper understanding of human beings and our place in the world, it might also help us to improve that world.

Evolution for Everyone  How Darwin’s Theory Can Change the Way We Think About Our Lives 1st  Table of contents:

Part I: The Power of Darwin’s Idea

  1. Darwin’s Revolution

    • The origin and significance of Darwin’s theory of evolution
    • How it reshaped scientific thinking

  2. What Evolution Is and Isn’t

    • Key concepts in evolutionary theory: natural selection, adaptation, and speciation
    • Clarifying misconceptions

  3. Evolution in Everyday Life

    • Examples of evolution in human culture, society, and behavior
    • How evolutionary principles are not confined to biology

Part II: The Evolution of Individuals

  1. The Evolution of the Human Mind

    • Cognitive evolution and how the human mind has adapted
    • Psychological traits shaped by evolutionary pressures

  2. The Evolution of Cooperation

    • How cooperation evolved and its importance in human life
    • Reciprocal altruism and group selection

  3. Selfishness, Altruism, and the Paradox of Human Nature

    • Addressing the debate between selfishness and altruism
    • Evolutionary explanations for human behavior

Part III: Evolution in Action

  1. The Evolution of Culture

    • How cultural evolution parallels biological evolution
    • The role of social learning and cultural transmission

  2. Human Evolution in the Modern World

    • How modern society interacts with the evolutionary traits of humans
    • The implications of modern challenges on human evolution

  3. The Evolution of Religion and Morality

    • Examining the origins of religious and moral systems
    • The evolutionary basis for moral behavior

Part IV: Applying Evolutionary Theory to Society

  1. Evolution and Economics
  • The evolutionary view on economic behavior
  • How understanding evolutionary theory can reshape economic systems
  1. Evolutionary Medicine
  • Understanding health and disease through the lens of evolution
  • Evolutionary explanations for common medical issues
  1. The Role of Evolution in Education
  • How evolutionary theory can change the way we teach and learn
  • The impact of evolution on teaching strategies and curriculum

Part V: The Future of Evolution

  1. Evolution and the Environment
  • The relationship between evolutionary theory and environmental issues
  • How evolution can inform environmental policies and conservation efforts
  1. The Evolution of Humanity’s Future
  • Speculations on how humans might evolve in the future
  • The role of technology and social change in shaping human evolution

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