About this title: First published 20 years ago to great acclaim, "The Tangled Wing" soon became useful for anyone interested in the biological roots of human behaviour and emotions. Since then however, revolutions have taken place in the biological sciences not only in genetics but molecular biology and neuroscience as well. All of these innovations have been taken into account in this vastly expanded edition. In this synthesis of biology, psychology, anthropology and philosophy, Konner explores the seat of human emotions. He shows what is "natural" and what is merely construct. His discussion and analysis are ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780030570629ISBN:003057062X
Description: Good in Fair jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Book Club Edition. The book is very solid with bright pages. A name is written on the first end paper. The first 20 pages have pencil underlining & margin notes. The page edges are soiled. The dust jacket is rubbed with chipping at the spine and several 1/4" to 1" tears at the edges. read more
Edition: 50th edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780030570629ISBN:003057062X
Description: As New in Good+ Dust Jacket. 003057062x. 8vo 8"-9" tall; Gold-toned boards with white spine. Gold lettering on spine. Appears as New. Dust jacket with moderate wear to top and bottom edges.; 543 pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
ISBN-13:9780030570629ISBN:003057062X
Description: Very Good. 003057062X light shelf wear / edge wear cover / pages very good condition//"Buy with Confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Customer Service Makes All the Difference. " read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
ISBN-13:9780030570629ISBN:003057062X
Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780030570629ISBN:003057062X
Description: Fine in Good dust jacket. 003057062x. Great Value. Prompt delivery with tracking. Satisfaction guaranteed.; 543 pages; First published twenty years ago to great acclaim, The Tangled Wing soon became a must-read for anyone interested in the biological roots of human behavior and emotions. Since then however, revolutions have taken place in the biological sciences--not only in genetics but molecular biology and neuroscience as well. All of these innovations have been brought into account in this ... read more
"A book I managed to read in college and have since recommended to many. Konner is a good writer and covers his field well. I want to read the revised edition soon."
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