Sex, Power, And Partisanship : How Evolutionary Science Makes Sense Of Our Political Divide [EPUB]

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An evolutionary psychologist traces the roots of political divisions back to our primate ancestors and male-dominated social hierarchies. Through the lens of evolutionary science, this book offers a novel perspective on why we hold our political ideas, and why they are so often in conflict. Drawing on examples from across the animal kingdom, clinical psychologist Hector A. Garcia reveals how even the most complex political processes can be influenced by our basic drives to survive and reproduce--including the policies we back, whether we are liberal or conservative, and whether we are inspired or repelled by the words of a president. The author demonstrates how our political orientations derive from an ancestral history of violent male competition, surprisingly influencing how we respond to issues as wide-ranging as affirmative action, women's rights, social welfare, abortion, foreign policy, and even global warming. Critically, the author shows us how our instinctive political tribalism can keep us from achieving stable, functioning societies, and offers solutions for rising above our ancestral past.

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E-Book Information

• Year: 5 Feb 2019

• Edition: Original retail

• Pages: 320

• Language: English

• Topic: 198

• Identifier: 9781633885141,1633885143

• Asin: B07FS2GD6C

• Commentary: “This book explains everything! It is easy to say that human behavior boils down to biology, but Hector A. Garcia actually proves it. With an impressive breadth of scholarship and clear thinking, he takes us on a delightful ride through the prehistoric savannah, and beyond, to shine an extraordinary light on the ancient evolutionary forces behind our current political clashes.” —Dan Barker, author of Mere Morality

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• Cleaned: 1

• Paginated: 1

• Org File Size: 700,693

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• Tags: Health, Fitness & Dieting > Psychology & Counseling > Evolutionary Psychology