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The Evolution of the Emotion-Processing Mind

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The Evolution of the Emotion-Processing Mind by Robert Langs explores the intersection of psychoanalytic theory and evolutionary biology. Langs presents a clear overview of Darwinian and neo-Darwinian theories before arguing that the emotion-processing mind functions as an adaptive organ shaped by natural selection.
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This book is suited for readers interested in philosophy, psychology, and evolutionary theory, particularly those keen on understanding emotional processing from a scientific and psychoanalytic perspective.

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In attempting to unify psychoanalytic and evolutionary theories, Langs offers a concise account of the most current versions of Darwinian and neo-Darwinian theory. He then develops the arguement that the emotion processing mind is an organ of adaptation that has evolved by natural selection.

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In attempting to unify psychoanalytic and evolutionary theories, Langs offers a concise account of the most current versions of Darwinian and neo-Darwinian theory. He then develops the argument that the emotion processing mind is an organ of adaptation that has evolved by natural selection.

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The Evolution of the Emotion-Processing Mind by Robert Langs provides an insightful exploration into the intersection of emotional processing and evolutionary development.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781855751248

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 December 1996

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Karnac Books

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Robert Langs, M.D., is well known as the author of many books on the subject of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, including 'The Technique of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy' (2 volumes), 'Psychotherapy: A Basic Text' , 'A Primer of Psychotherapy ' and 'Decoding Your Dreams'. He is currently Executive Director at the Program for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Beth Israel Medical Center, New York; Clinical Professor with the Department of Psychiatry, Mt. Sinai Hospital and School of Medicine, New York; and Visiting Clinical Investigator at the Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, New York.

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