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How Sadness Survived: The Evolutionary Basis of Depression
Barker, Philip
Summary
Drawing on evolutionary psychology to argue that depression has a useful function, this book offers insight into the true nature of depression, its causes, consequences and possible benefits.
Drawing on evolutionary psychology to argue that depression has a useful function, this book offers insight into the true nature of depression, its causes, consequences and possible benefits. It is fully referenced, with definitions for technical terms, and tables, illustrations and diagrams to aid comprehension.
Perfect for fans of Mental Health & Illness, Health, Family & Lifestyle, Psychology & Psychiatry, Specific Topics, Evolutionary Psychology, Family & Lifestyle Depression.
Highlights
- Easy to enjoy: 194 pages · Paperback
- By Barker, Philip
Details
- ISBN: 9781846190131
- Author: Barker, Philip
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 194
- Language: English
- Publication date: 20 January 2008
- Condition: New
About the authors
Barker, Philip and Paul Keedwell · Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing
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Drawing on evolutionary psychology to argue that depression has a useful function, this book offers insight into the true nature of depression, its causes, consequences and possible benefits.

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