1. Introduction 2. Behavioral Predispositions, Cultural Universals, and Cultural Variants 3. The Interplay of Biology and Culture 4. Predispositions of Self-Enhancement 5. Predispositions of Sociality, I 6. Sociality, II: Ascetic Altruism 7. A Model of Sociocultural Variation and Selective Retention 8. Behavioral Predispositions and Religious Behavior 9. Evolutionary Foundations of Family and Ethnicity
Biography
Joseph Lopreato was former chairperson of the Department of Sociology, University of Texas at Austin, USA. He published widely in areas such as sociological theory, political sociology, social development, and ethnic studies.
Reviews of the first publication:
‘…admirably lucid and runs smoothly from sociology to biology and back again, showing it can be done. Professor Lopreato’s grasp of evolutionary biology is truly remarkable. This book has a potentially unifying role to play.’
— Professor E. O. Wilson, Harvard University
‘…useful for teaching purposes with regard to sociobiology and society, along with an excellent reference section.’
— Frank K. Salter, Griffith University
‘…it might well represent a major conceptual bridge between important aspects of social science and the expanding scientific synthesis.’
— Professor D. D. Thiessen, University of Texas at Austin
