The Violent Imagination
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Robin Fox
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rutgers University Press, 1989
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Robin Fox's "The Violent Imagination" is a compelling work of sociobiology that examines the evolutionary roots of human aggression and conflict. This scholarly text presents a comprehensive analysis of violence, tracing its origins from primate behavior to complex human societies. Fox argues that imagination plays a crucial role in both the perpetuation and potential mitigation of violent tendencies, offering a unique perspective on a fundamental aspect of human nature. The book provides a rigorous exploration of how our cognitive abilities interact with innate drives to shape patterns of aggression, making it an essential read for those interested in anthropology, psychology, and the biological underpinnings of human behavior.
Author: Robin Fox
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rutgers University Press, 1989
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Robin Fox's "The Violent Imagination" is a compelling work of sociobiology that examines the evolutionary roots of human aggression and conflict. This scholarly text presents a comprehensive analysis of violence, tracing its origins from primate behavior to complex human societies. Fox argues that imagination plays a crucial role in both the perpetuation and potential mitigation of violent tendencies, offering a unique perspective on a fundamental aspect of human nature. The book provides a rigorous exploration of how our cognitive abilities interact with innate drives to shape patterns of aggression, making it an essential read for those interested in anthropology, psychology, and the biological underpinnings of human behavior.