Conjectures and Confrontations: Science, Evolution, Social Concern by Robin Fox

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Publication Name: Conjectures and Confrontations : Science, Evolution, Social Concern Type: Textbook Language: English Format: Hardcover ISBN: 9781560002864 Publication Year: 1997 ISBN-13: 9781560002864 width: 6 in Author: Robin Fox Item Weight: 18.5 Oz Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group Book Title: Conjectures and Confrontations Subject Area: Philosophy, Social Science, Science Subject: Social, Sociology / General, Life Sciences / Evolution, Anthropology / General Number of Pages: 228 Pages Item Length: 9 in Item Width: 6 in

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Conjectures and Confrontations: Science, Evolution, Social Concern by Robin Fox. Conjectures and Confrontations by Robin Fox. Title Conjectures and Confrontations. What is the role of sexual competition in epic literature?. In all these enquiries he tries to show in non-technical language how the evolutionary approach throws new light on old problems--and even raises new and more interesting problems. Conjectures and Confrontations by Robin Fox Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This is the third in the series of volumes of essays that Robin Fox began with Reproduction and Succession and continued with The Challenge of Anthropology Publisher Description This is the third in the series of volumes of essays that Robin Fox began with Reproduction and Succession and continued with The Challenge of Anthropology. Fox who has been described as "the conscience of anthropology" continues to have the same aim: to expose readers in the social sciences and beyond to the consequences of "the biosocial orientation," and to assess the "state of the art" in anthropology in particular and the social sciences in always he encompasses a wide range of topics: Why do bureaucracies fail? Are we really an innovative animal? Is nationalism a purely constructed phenomenon? What is the role of sexual competition in epic literature? In all these enquiries he tries to show in non-technical language how the evolutionary approach throws new light on old problems--and even raises new and more interesting problems. He pursues the issue of whether we have a naturally developed moral sense, and if so what it could possibly be (on the way attempting a definitive definition of the good); he looks at the status of the idea of self-interest in economic and biological science; he examines the current state of archaeology as a basis for a renewed scientific anthropology; and he tries to adjudicate the debate between the scientific and humanistic camps in the social sciences. Details ISBN 1560002867 ISBN-13 9781560002864 Title Conjectures and Confrontations Author Robin Fox Format Hardcover Year 1997 Pages 228 Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc GEItemID:23831232; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys