Routledge - That Complex Whole: Culture and Human Behavior

Explore the deep connection between biology and society with That Complex Whole: Culture and the Evolution of Human Behavior. Published by Routledge, this work examines the historical shift in understanding human actions. It traces the impact of sociobiology, a field that emerged in the 1970s to probe the roots of our behavior through an evolutionary lens. This book covers the era when advocates and opponents debated the potential of new scientific approaches to transform our understanding of the human experience. By looking at how evolutionary biology began to touch upon social sciences, readers can gain insight into the academic discussions that shaped modern anthropology and sociology. It is an essential read for those interested in the history of science and the evolution of human social structures.