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The Evolutionary Bases of Consumption

Paperback • 2007 • English • 1. edition

The Evolutionary Bases of Consumption

By Gad Saad

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The Evolutionary Bases of Consumption by Gad Saad applies Darwinian principles in understanding our consumption patterns and the products of popular culture that most appeal to individuals. The first and only scholarly work to do so, this is a captivating study of the adaptive reasons behind our behaviors, cognitions, emotions, and perceptions. This lens of analysis suggests how we come to make selections such as choosing a mate, the foods we eat, the gifts that we offer, and more. It also highl...Show more

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ISBN

9780805851502

Publisher

Psychology Press

Published year

2007

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

The Evolutionary Bases of Consumption

Format

Paperback

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