Hector A. Garcia
Sex, Power, and Partisanship: How Evolutionary Science Makes Sense of Our Political Divide
Sex, Power, and Partisanship: How Evolutionary Science Makes Sense of Our Political Divide
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The author of this book argues that our primate ancestors' male-dominated social hierarchies and evolutionary psychology explain the origins of political divisions and conflicts. He suggests that our basic drives to survive and reproduce influence our political beliefs and policies, and that our instinctive political tribalism can hinder the development of stable and functioning societies. Solutions for overcoming our ancestral past are offered.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 05 February 2019
Publisher: Prometheus Books
An evolutionary psychologist delves into the origins of political divisions, tracing them back to our primate ancestors and male-dominated social hierarchies. In this captivating book, the author offers a fresh perspective on why we hold our political beliefs and why they often clash. Drawing from examples across the animal kingdom, clinical psychologist Hector A. Garcia unveils how even the most intricate political processes can be influenced by our fundamental desires for survival and reproduction. He demonstrates how our political orientations stem from an ancestral history of violent male competition, surprisingly shaping our responses to issues ranging from affirmative action to women's rights, social welfare, abortion, foreign policy, and even global warming. Critically, the author highlights how our instinctive political tribalism can hinder the establishment of stable and functioning societies, and provides insightful solutions for transcending our ancestral past. This thought-provoking exploration of human behavior and politics offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics that shape our world.
Weight: 308g
Dimension: 156 x 229 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781633885141
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