Kindness in a cruel world : the evolution of altruism /
Nigel Barber.
- Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2004.
- 415 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 381-405) and index.
Altruism : birds do it, bees do it, people do it -- Evolution and ethics -- Sterile castes of priests and nuns -- Why do people grow up to be altruists? -- Altruism among thieves -- Kindness and health -- Kindness among strangers -- Conformity as altruism -- When altruism fails -- Tapping human altruism -- Saving the world -- Where have all the villains gone?.
1591022282 (hardcover : alk. paper)
2004011156
Altruism. Altruistic behavior in animals. Evolution (Biology) Evolutionary psychology.