Human behavior

Since I read "The Naked Ape" by Desmond Morris at 16, I have been interested in what we can learn by seeing human behavior in an evolutionary perspective. This interest has led to a number of articles in scientific journals (no 59, 60, 72, 78, 79, 85, 92-94 in the Reference List), two books, a long list of popular science articles in newspapers and journals and many appearances on radio and TV. I wish to educate people as to this aspect of biology because I believe it can improve both the quality of society and the quality of life for the individual.

 

Some of the articles are available in pdf-format from the links below:

Grinde B. Darwinian happiness: Biological advice on the quality of life. J Soc Evol Systems 19 (1996) 249-260.

Grinde B. Happiness in the perspective of evolutionary psychology. J Happiness Studies 3 (2002) 331-54.

Grinde B. Darwinian happiness: Can the evolutionary perspective on well-being help us improve society? World Futures – The Journal of General Evolution, 60 (2004) 317-329

Grinde B. How can science help religion towards optimal benefit for society. Zygon Journal, 40 (2005) 277-88.

Grinde B. An approach to the prevention of anxiety-related disorders based on evolutionary medicine. Preventive Medicine, 40 (2005) 904-9.