Author: Reynolds, Vernon, Vincent S.E. Falger and Ian Vine, eds. Title: The sociobiology of ethnocentrism. Evolutionary dimensions of xenophobia, discrimination, racism and nationalism.
Description: London/Sydney: Croom Helm, 1987; 8vo (22cm), xx+327pp., index, bibliogr., figures, tables, hardback w. dustwrs. V. good copy. Rare! ¶ The first thematic book produced by the European Sociobiological Society (Oxford conference, 1985), focussed on in-group/out-group behaviour. 'In what sense are there biological - in particular evolutionary and genetic - explanations for intolerance of or aggression towards those who are not a member of one's group?' Five parts: I. Review. II. General theoretical perspectives. III. Empirical Studies. IV. The relevance for politics. V. An historical perspective. The actuality of this collection has only grown since the beginning of the Second Cold War!
Keywords: JW biopoliticologie etniciteit groepsvorming sociobiologie
Price: EUR 85.00 = appr. US$ 92.38 Seller: Serendipity, NL
- Book number: 3466