Psychology and Cognitive Archaeology by Tracy Henley, Matt Ro... - 9780367516536

Taylor & Francis

Psychology and Cognitive ArchaeologyAn Interdisciplinary Approach to the Study of the Human Mind\nAuthor(s): Tracy Henley, Matt Rossano\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367516536, 978-0367516536\nSynopsis\nPsychology and Cognitive Archaeology demonstrates the potential of using cognitive archaeology framing to explore key issues in contemporary psychology and other behavioral sciences.\n\nThis edited volume features psychologists exploring archaeological data concerning specific themes such as: the use of tools, our child-rearing practices, our expressions of gender and sexuality, our sleep patterns, the nature of warfare, cultural practices, and the origins of religion. Other chapters touch on cognitive archaeological methods, the history of evolutionary approaches in psychology, and relevant philosophical considerations to further illustrate the interdisciplinary potential between archaeology and psychology. A.