Evolution of Psychopathology

This volume provides multidisciplinary perspectives on the evolutionary basis of psychopathology, one of the most complex issues in psychology. Based on a conference held at Oakland University, this book offers a rich view of the various aspects that contribute to an evolutionary understanding of this puzzling and destructive behavior. The discussions range from particular disorders such as borderline personality disorder and depression to provocative issues of fertility decline and parasite load as well as pathological sexual jealousy. Contributions are by well know scholars in their respective fields, representing a number of countries and emanating from fields such as anthropology, criminology, medicine, social work, biology, and psychology.

Acest volum ofera perspective multidisciplinare asupra bazelor evolutive ale psihopatologiei, una dintre cele mai complexe probleme din psihologie. Bazata pe o conferinta tinuta la Universitatea Oakland, aceasta carte ofera o imagine bogata asupra diferitelor aspecte care contribuie la o intelegere evolutiva a acestui comportament nedumeritor si distructiv.