The Origins of Virtue - Couverture rigide

Ridley, Matt

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0670863572 ISBN 13 : 9780670863570

Editeur : Viking, 1996

Synopsis

In this follow-up and companion to "The Red Queen", Matt Ridley looks at co-operation and competition, both in animals and in our own species from the same basis in current biology in evolutionary psychology. It is an investigation into human nature, economics, trade, religion and war.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

If, as Darwin suggests, evolution relentlessly encourages the survival of the fittest, why are humans compelled to live in cooperative, complex societies? In this fascinating examination of the roots of human trust and virtue, a zoologist and former American editor of the Economist reveals the results of recent studies that suggest that self-interest and mutual aid are not at all incompatible. In fact, he points out, our cooperative instincts may have evolved as part of mankind?s natural selfish behavior--by exchanging favors we can benefit ourselves as well as others.Brilliantly orchestrating the newest findings of geneticists, psychologists, and anthropologists, The Origins of Virtue re-examines the everyday assumptions upon which we base our actions towards others, whether in our roles as parents, siblings, or trade partners. With the wit and brilliance of The Red Queen, his acclaimed study of human and animal sexuality, Matt Ridley shows us how breakthroughs in computer programming, microbiology, and economics have given us a new perspective on how and why we relate to each other.

Biographie de l'auteur

MATT RIDLEY is a research fellow of the Institute of Economic Affairs and a Trustee of the International Centre for Life, living in Northumberland. His last book, The Red Queen, was short-listed for the Rhone-Poulenc Prize for science books and the Writers' Guild Award for non-fiction.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Viking
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0670863572
• ISBN 13: 9780670863570
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible