Evolutionary explanations in the social and behavioral sciences : introduction and overview

摘要: Despite a growing acceptance of the value evolutionary approaches to understanding natural world there has been relatively little attention paid ideas in sociology, socio-cultural anthropology, and — particular relevance for this special issue criminology forensic/correctional psychology. The aim paper is provide an introductory overview human behavior with focus on illuminating role they can play enriching our criminal antisocial behavior. We begin main applying theory we suggest that pluralistic perspective most likely advance conceptual empirical work field. then turn brief discussion some common, but misguided criticisms approach. Some more substantive methodological issues need address are explored. Finally, engage broader relate explanations social behavioral sciences.