Conflict /
Conflict /
edited by Martin Jones and A. C. Fabian.
- vii, 176 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
- The Darwin College lectures .
- Darwin College lectures. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction : arenas of conflict / Intrapersonal conflict / Sex differences in mind / Why apes and humans kill / The roots of warfare / Conflict in the Middle East / Observing conflict / Conflict and labour / Life in violent universe / Martin Jones and A. C. Fabian -- David Haig -- Simon Baron-Cohen -- Richard Wrangham -- Barry Cunliffe -- Lisa Anderson -- Kate Adie -- William Brown -- P. C. W. Davies. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
"Conflict, sadly, is part of our everyday life; experienced at home, in the workplace, on our TV screens. But is it an inevitable part of the fabric of our existence? In this volume, eight experts examine conflict at many levels, from the workings of genes to the evolution of galaxies. Evolutionary biologist David Haig examines why we disagree with ourselves, and psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen asks whether differences between the average male and female mind must necessarily lead to misunderstanding. Anthropologist Richard Wrangham explores why chimpanzees and humans have evolved to kill, while archaeologist Barry Cunliffe examines the roots of warfare. Political scientist Lisa Anderson analyses conflict in the Middle East, and broadcaster Kate Adie reflects on television reporting of war. The book concludes with industrial economist William Brown's discussion of conflict in labour relations, and an exploration of the creative and destructive effects of cosmic violence by physicist P. C. W. Davies."--Publisher description.
0521839602 9780521839600
2006296158
Social conflict
Interpersonal relations.
Conflict (Psychology)
Violence.
HM1121 / .C659 2006
303.6
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction : arenas of conflict / Intrapersonal conflict / Sex differences in mind / Why apes and humans kill / The roots of warfare / Conflict in the Middle East / Observing conflict / Conflict and labour / Life in violent universe / Martin Jones and A. C. Fabian -- David Haig -- Simon Baron-Cohen -- Richard Wrangham -- Barry Cunliffe -- Lisa Anderson -- Kate Adie -- William Brown -- P. C. W. Davies. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
"Conflict, sadly, is part of our everyday life; experienced at home, in the workplace, on our TV screens. But is it an inevitable part of the fabric of our existence? In this volume, eight experts examine conflict at many levels, from the workings of genes to the evolution of galaxies. Evolutionary biologist David Haig examines why we disagree with ourselves, and psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen asks whether differences between the average male and female mind must necessarily lead to misunderstanding. Anthropologist Richard Wrangham explores why chimpanzees and humans have evolved to kill, while archaeologist Barry Cunliffe examines the roots of warfare. Political scientist Lisa Anderson analyses conflict in the Middle East, and broadcaster Kate Adie reflects on television reporting of war. The book concludes with industrial economist William Brown's discussion of conflict in labour relations, and an exploration of the creative and destructive effects of cosmic violence by physicist P. C. W. Davies."--Publisher description.
0521839602 9780521839600
2006296158
Social conflict
Interpersonal relations.
Conflict (Psychology)
Violence.
HM1121 / .C659 2006
303.6