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Konner, Melvin

 
9780716746027: The Tangled Wing: Biological Constraints on the Human Spirit
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0716746026 ISBN 13 : 9780716746027
Editeur : W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

First published 20 years ago to great acclaim, "The Tangled Wing" soon became useful for anyone interested in the biological roots of human behaviour and emotions. Since then however, revolutions have taken place in the biological sciences not only in genetics but molecular biology and neuroscience as well. All of these innovations have been taken into account in this vastly expanded edition. In this synthesis of biology, psychology, anthropology and philosophy, Konner explores the seat of human emotions. He shows what is "natural" and what is merely construct. His discussion and analysis are both sensitive and straightforward, ranging from such topics as brain differences between the sexes to the roots of mental illness. He also demonstrates how our capacity for change illuminates our prospects for the future.

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À propos de l'auteur

MELVIN KONNER is Professor of Anthropology and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Emory University.

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Éditeur
W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0716746026
ISBN 13 
9780716746027
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
500
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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