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Machiavellian Intelligence by Richard W. Byrne & Andrew Whiten
An examination of the theory that the driving force behind the human intellect was social expertise, and that the need to outwit colleagues produces an evolutionary spiralling of "Machiavellian intelligence".According to conventional wisdom, our unique human intellect results from evolutionary pressures for skilled tool use and for communication to enhance co-operation. This book explores the theory that the driving force behind the human intellect was social expertise, allowing subtle manipulation of others within the social group, who themselves are seen as posing the most challenging problems faced by our ancestors. The need to outwit clever colleagues then produces an evolutionary spiralling of "Machiavellian intelligence". The origin of the theory is expanded and there are applications in anthropology, psychology and zoology. Included also is an evaluation of more traditional ideas and to what extent Machiavellian intelligence is complementary or alternative to them. |
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| Author(s) : Richard W. Byrne & Andrew Whiten | Format : Hardback Book |
| ISBN-10 : 0198521790 | ISBN-13 : 9780198521792 |
| RRP : £50.00 | Best available price : £ / $ |
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Product Details:
Series Title : Oxford Science Publications
Country Publication : United Kingdom
Publication Date : 14/07/1988
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page Length : 432mm
Page Size : 235mm