Evolutionary Psychiatry, second edition: A New Beginning by Stevens, Anthony, Price, John (2000) Paperback

by Anthony Stevens

A comprehensive introduction to the new science of Darwinian Psychiatry, this second edition includes important fresh material on a number of disorders, along with and an entirely new chapter on research. Anthony Stevens and John Price argue that psychiatric symptoms are manifestations of ancient adaptive strategies which are no longer necessarily appropriate but which can best be understood and treated in an evolutionary and developmental context. Particularly important are the theories Stevens and Price propose to account for the worldwide existence of mood disorders and schizophrenia, as well as offering solutions for such puzzles as paedophilia, sado masochism and the function of dreams. Evolutionary Psychiatry will be readily accessible to both the specialist and non-specialist reader.

Genres: Psychology, Evolution, Psychiatry, Nonfiction, Biology, Science

Paperback

First published October 2, 1996

About the author

Anthony Stevens is a well known Jungian analyst and psychiatrist who has written extensively on psychotherapy and psychology.

Stevens has two degrees in psychology and a doctorate in medicine from Oxford University. He studied for a time under John Bowlby. He is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Independent Group of Analytical Psychologists. He lectures regularly in the United Kingdom, the United States, Switzerland and elsewhere.

Stevens is the author or co-author of many books and articles on psychology, evolutionary psychiatry, Jungian analysis and the significance of archetypal imagery.

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Reviews

[Nicky · Rating 3 out of 5]

I couldn’t finish it, so unsure if it counts! Part 1 was good as it provided an overview and made the most sense, but as they went into the different mental disorders I felt they were clutching straws. It’s also from 1996 so at times had an undercurrent of sexism and homophobia.