Charles Darwin

Truly great thinkers are deserving of worthy proponents. The influence of Darwin, and the far-reaching implications of Darwinian theory to psychology and beyond, are skilfully consolidated by Professor Workman in this illuminating text.' - Michael Dunn, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK 'Lance Workman provides a quite readable and informative guide for anyone wishing to understand the historical and ongoing influence of Darwin across the behavioral and social sciences. I highly recommend it.' - Gregory A. Bryant, Department of Communication, University of California, Los Angeles, USA

This book examines the history of thought surrounding the relationship between Darwinism and the behavioural sciences. Accessible and thought-provoking, it demonstrates how and why Darwinism remains both illuminating and controversial today.This book examines the history of thought surrounding the relationship between Darwinism and the behavioural sciences. Accessible and thought-provoking, it demonstrates how and why Darwinism remains both illuminating and controversial today.