Conflict by Martin Jones

Conflict by Martin Jones

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.

"The essays in this book can stand alone and would provide stimulating subject matter for a seminar or as supplementary reading for a variety of classes" Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books

Martin Jones is George Pitt-Rivers Professor of Archaeological Science, University of Cambridge. A. C. Fabian is a Professor in the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge.

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ISBN 13	9780521839600
ISBN 10	0521839602
Title	Conflict
Author	Martin Jones
Series	Darwin College Lectures
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2006-01-12
Number of pages	184
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