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The Genetics of Political Behavior

Author : Michael Ryan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000262286
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Genetics of Political Behavior written by Michael Ryan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-11-29 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this unique amalgam of neuroscience, genetics, and evolutionary psychology, Ryan argues that leftists and rightists are biologically distinct versions of the human species that came into being at different moments in human evolution. The book argues that the varying requirements of survival at different points in history explain why leftists and rightists have anatomically different brains as well as radically distinct behavioral traits. Rightist traits such as callousness and fearfulness emerged early in evolution when violence was pervasive in human life and survival depended on the fearful anticipation of danger. Leftist traits such as pro-sociality and empathy emerged later as environmental adversity made it necessary for humans to live in larger social groups that required new adaptive behavior. The book also explores new evolutionary theories that emphasize the role of the environment in shaping not only human political behavior but also humans' genetic architecture. With implications for the future of politics, the book explores how the niche worlds we build for ourselves through political action can have consequences for the evolution of the species. Proposing a new way of understanding human politics, this is fascinating reading for students and academics in psychology, the social sciences, and humanities, as well as general readers interested in political behavior.

The Genetics of Political Behavior

Author : Michael Ryan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 100026226X
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Genetics of Political Behavior written by Michael Ryan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-11-29 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this unique amalgam of neuroscience, genetics, and evolutionary psychology, Ryan argues that leftists and rightists are biologically distinct versions of the human species that came into being at different moments in human evolution. The book argues that the varying requirements of survival at different points in history explain why leftists and rightists have anatomically different brains as well as radically distinct behavioral traits. Rightist traits such as callousness and fearfulness emerged early in evolution when violence was pervasive in human life and survival depended on the fearful anticipation of danger. Leftist traits such as pro-sociality and empathy emerged later as environmental adversity made it necessary for humans to live in larger social groups that required new adaptive behavior. The book also explores new evolutionary theories that emphasize the role of the environment in shaping not only human political behavior but also humans' genetic architecture. With implications for the future of politics, the book explores how the niche worlds we build for ourselves through political action can have consequences for the evolution of the species. Proposing a new way of understanding human politics, this is fascinating reading for students and academics in psychology, the social sciences, and humanities, as well as general readers interested in political behavior.

The Biology of Political Behavior

Author : Amy Beth Jordan
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book The Biology of Political Behavior written by Amy Beth Jordan and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2008-01-10 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does testable, replicable empirical evidence exist to support the notion that biology can help explain political behavior? The past practice of political science has been to ignore the growing biological knowledge base. Perhaps because mass-scale politics seem so cerebral and rational, scholars of politics are prone to conclude that it somehow transcends biology. Not true. This fascinating issue of The ANNALS draws on the recent advancements in biological insights and applies them to political science. Pulling from a range of topics - including the role of personality traits in political decisions; personal temperament and social behavior; and how neuroendocrine mechanisms (stress-coping strategies) and social dominance influence leadership potential - this issue calls for the cooperation between political scientists and life scientists. Other social sciences merge biological research with their studies. In psychology, research has connected personal traits (such as risk-taking, depression, extroversion) to neurotransmitter levels and genetics. Evolutionary psychology has demonstrated that universal human tendencies are products of evolutionary pressures. In economics, behavioral economics and neuroeconimcs draw heavily from biological concepts. And in sociology, long-established research tradition has attempted to connect neurotransmitters and hormones to social behavior. Now is the time for political science to embrace natural science. Biology is a stronger force than ever, interacting with human culture in complex ways. By leveraging that knowledge, political science is positioned to make giant strides forward in new avenues of research. Most of the compelling articles included in the collection rely on original and empirical findings. Students and researchers will find this special issue a unique and inspiring perspective on applying the remarkable techniques developed in neuroscience, experimental economics, computer simulations, psychophysiology, behavioral genetics, and molecular biology to future political science research projects.

Oxford Handbook of Political Behavior

Author : Russell J. Dalton
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199270120
Total Pages : 1010 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (992 download)

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Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Political Behavior written by Russell J. Dalton and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2007 with total page 1010 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Handbooks of Political Science is a ten-volume set of reference books offering authoritative and engaging critical overviews of the state of political science. Each volume focuses on a particular part of the discipline, with volumes on Public Policy, Political Theory, Political Economy, Contextual Political Analysis, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Law and Politics, Political Behavior, Political Institutions, and Political Methodology. The project as a whole is under the General Editorship of Robert E. Goodin, with each volume being edited by a distinguished international group of specialists in their respective fields. The books set out not just to report on the discipline, but to shape it. The series will be an indispensable point of reference for anyone working in political science and adjacent disciplines. What does democracy expect of its citizens, and how do the citizenry match these expectations? This Oxford Handbook examines the role of the citizen in contemporary politics, based on essays from the world's leading scholars of political behavior research. The recent expansion of democracy has both given new rights and created new responsibilities for the citizenry. These political changes are paralleled by tremendous advances in our empirical knowledge of citizens and their behaviors through the institutionalization of systematic, comparative study of contemporary publics--ranging from the advanced industrial democracies to the emerging democracies of Central and Eastern Europe, to new survey research on the developing world. These essays describe how citizens think about politics, how their values shape their behavior, the patterns of participation, the sources of vote choice, and how public opinion impacts on governing and public policy. This is the most comprehensive review of the cross-national literature of citizen behavior and the relationship between citizens and their governments. It will become the first point of reference for scholars and students interested in these key issues.

Man Is by Nature a Political Animal

Author : Peter K. Hatemi
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226319113
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (263 download)

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Download or read book Man Is by Nature a Political Animal written by Peter K. Hatemi and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Man Is by Nature a Political Animal, Peter K. Hatemi and Rose McDermott bring together a diverse group of contributors to examine the ways in which evolutionary theory and biological research are increasingly informing analyses of political behavior. Focusing on the theoretical, methodological, and empirical frameworks of a variety of biological approaches to political attitudes and preferences, the authors consider a wide range of topics, including the comparative basis of political behavior, the utility of formal modeling informed by evolutionary theory, the genetic bases of attitudes and behaviors, psychophysiological methods and research, and the wealth of insight generated by recent research on the human brain. Through this approach, the book reveals the biological bases of many previously unexplained variances within the extant models of political behavior. The diversity of methods discussed and variety of issues examined here will make this book of great interest to students and scholars seeking a comprehensive overview of this emerging approach to the study of politics and behavior.

Doing Political Psychology

Author : George E. Marcus
Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 9780195370645
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Doing Political Psychology written by George E. Marcus and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is designed to prepare the students to understand the ancient questions raised by our elders, from Ancient Greece through the Enlightenment and to today. And, to see how the newer approaches enable us to escape static disputes by using new tools, conceptual, theoretical, and methodological to seek new answers.

The Biology of Political Behavior

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book The Biology of Political Behavior written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

An Examination of Potential Causal Mechanisms Linking Genes and Political Behavior

Author : Christopher T. Dawes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781124898261
Total Pages : 95 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (982 download)

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Book Synopsis An Examination of Potential Causal Mechanisms Linking Genes and Political Behavior by : Christopher T. Dawes

Download or read book An Examination of Potential Causal Mechanisms Linking Genes and Political Behavior written by Christopher T. Dawes and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motivated by earlier work studying the genetic basis of political attitudes (Martin, Eaves, Heath, Jardine, Feingold & Eysenck 1986, Alford, Funk & Hibbing 2005), researchers found that political behaviors such as voter turnout (Fowler, Baker & Dawes 2008), broader participation (Fowler, Baker & Dawes 2008), and partisan attachment (Settle, Dawes & Fowler 2009, Hatemi, Hibbing, Alford, Martin & Eaves 2009) also have a significant heritable component. These findings prompted a great deal of discussion and debate and helped spawn the nascent field of "genopolitics". However, in order to push this area of research forward scholars must identify causal mechanisms linking genes to political behaviors. The goal of this dissertation, which is made up of three distinct chapters, is to explore potential causal pathways my testing potential mediators such as personality traits and cognitive ability as well as identifying new genetic variants that may be associated with political behaviors. The first chapter presents a twin study testing whether the psychological traits cognitive ability, personal control, and extraversion mediate the relationship between genes and political predisposition and acts of participation. The second chapter is a candidate gene association study that tests the hypothesis that extraversion mediates a relationship between a variant of the COMT gene and partisan attachment. The third chapter presents the results from a genome-wide association study of validated voter turnout in the 2010 election. To complete this work I have utilized four novel genetically informative data sets. Two of these data sets were constructed here at UCSD, one at the University of Minnesota, and another with a research team from Sweden. All three studies shed new light on the relationship between genes and these political behaviors. However, the mediation results from Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 suggest only a modest amount of the relationship between genes and political behaviors are mediated by personality traits and cognitive ability. In addition, the investigation of over 500,000 genetic variants presented in Chapter 3 did not turn up many new significant associations. However, all three chapters provide a template for how future work in this area should be done as well as highlight the pitfalls in this burgeoning area of research.

Misbehaving Science

Author : Aaron Panofsky
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022605859X
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Misbehaving Science written by Aaron Panofsky and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behavior genetics has always been a breeding ground for controversies. From the “criminal chromosome” to the “gay gene,” claims about the influence of genes like these have led to often vitriolic national debates about race, class, and inequality. Many behavior geneticists have encountered accusations of racism and have had their scientific authority and credibility questioned, ruining reputations, and threatening their access to coveted resources. In Misbehaving Science, Aaron Panofsky traces the field of behavior genetics back to its origins in the 1950s, telling the story through close looks at five major controversies. In the process, Panofsky argues that persistent, ungovernable controversy in behavior genetics is due to the broken hierarchies within the field. All authority and scientific norms are questioned, while the absence of unanimously accepted methods and theories leaves a foundationless field, where disorder is ongoing. Critics charge behavior geneticists with political motivations; champions say they merely follow the data where they lead. But Panofsky shows how pragmatic coping with repeated controversies drives their scientific actions. Ironically, behavior geneticists’ struggles for scientific authority and efforts to deal with the threats to their legitimacy and autonomy have made controversy inevitable—and in some ways essential—to the study of behavior genetics.

Political Behavior Theories

Author : Fouad Sabry
Publisher : One Billion Knowledgeable
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (661 download)

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Download or read book Political Behavior Theories written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-08-05 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Political Behavior Theories: Insights into Political Participation" Explore the dynamics of political behavior with "Political Behavior Theories." This book delves into how personal beliefs and external influences shape political engagement. Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside: Chapters Highlights: - Theories of Political Behavior: Discover frameworks like rational choice and psychological models explaining voting and participation. - Opinion Polls: Understand how polls influence public opinion and electoral results. - Philip Converse: Learn about his groundbreaking work on belief systems. - Voter Turnout: Analyze why some vote while others don’t. - Party Identification: Explore how party loyalty affects behavior. - Political Apathy: Examine why some remain disengaged. - Genopolitics: See how genetics influence political views. - Voting Behavior: Uncover the psychology behind voting choices. - Political Polarization: Investigate how ideological divides impact democracy. - U.S. Political Parties: Study the demographics and evolution of the Democratic and Republican parties. - Political Campaigns: Dissect campaign strategies from speeches to digital ads. - Hispanic and Latino Americans: Explore their role in politics and policy. - Independent Voters: Understand the motivations of swing voters. - LGBT Demographics: Assess how LGBTQ+ citizens engage politically. - Biology and Political Orientation: Look into the genetic and hormonal factors affecting political views. - Michigan Model: Review this classic framework for political behavior. - Sexism in Elections: Analyze gender bias in American politics. "Political Behavior Theories" is more than a book—it's a valuable resource for deepening your understanding of political dynamics and enhancing your decision-making.

The Progressive Gene

Author : Michael C Anderson
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0999688200
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book The Progressive Gene written by Michael C Anderson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Progressive Gene fuses the idea of a universal, genetically determined personal and social morality with the expression of that morality in the individual's political philosophy. Although this connection extends to and encompasses society as a whole, the book focuses on the far left of the political spectrum, where the Progressives reside.

The Psychology of Political Behavior in a Time of Change

Author : Jan D. Sinnott
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030382702
Total Pages : 631 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book The Psychology of Political Behavior in a Time of Change written by Jan D. Sinnott and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-23 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume seeks to add a unique perspective on the complex relationship between psychology and politics, focusing on three analytical points of view: 1) psychology, politics, and complex thought, 2) bio/psycho/social factors of masculinity and power, and 3) underlying factors in political behavior. Contributors examine recent political events worldwide through a psychological lens, using interdisciplinary approaches to seek a deeper understanding of contemporary political ideas, psychologies, and behaviors. Finally, the book offers suggestions for surviving and thriving during rapid political change. Among the topics discussed: Biopsychological factors of political beliefs and behaviors Understanding political polarization through a cognitive lens Impact of psychological processes on voter decision making Motivations for believing in conspiracy theories Nonverbal cues in leadership Authoritarian responses to social change The Psychology of Political Behavior in a Time of Change is a timely and insightful volume for students and researchers in psychology, political science, gender studies, business and marketing, and sociology, as well as those working in applied settings: practitioners, government workers, NGOs, corporate organizations.

The Oxford Handbook of American Elections and Political Behavior

Author : Jan E. Leighley
Publisher : Oxford University Press (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0199604517
Total Pages : 796 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of American Elections and Political Behavior written by Jan E. Leighley and published by Oxford University Press (UK). This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Handbooks of American Politics are the essential guide to the study of American political life in the 21st Century. With engaging contributions from the major figures in the field The Oxford Handbook of American Elections and Political Behavior provides the key point of reference for anyone working in American Politics today

Predisposed

Author : John R. Hibbing
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136281215
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (362 download)

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Download or read book Predisposed written by John R. Hibbing and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buried in many people and operating largely outside the realm of conscious thought are forces inclining us toward liberal or conservative political convictions. Our biology predisposes us to see and understand the world in different ways, not always reason and the careful consideration of facts. These predispositions are in turn responsible for a significant portion of the political and ideological conflict that marks human history. With verve and wit, renowned social scientists John Hibbing, Kevin Smith, and John Alford—pioneers in the field of biopolitics—present overwhelming evidence that people differ politically not just because they grew up in different cultures or were presented with different information. Despite the oft-heard longing for consensus, unity, and peace, the universal rift between conservatives and liberals endures because people have diverse psychological, physiological, and genetic traits. These biological differences influence much of what makes people who they are, including their orientations to politics. Political disputes typically spring from the assumption that those who do not agree with us are shallow, misguided, uninformed, and ignorant. Predisposed suggests instead that political opponents simply experience, process, and respond to the world differently. It follows, then, that the key to getting along politically is not the ability of one side to persuade the other side to see the error of its ways but rather the ability of each side to see that the other is different, not just politically, but physically. Predisposed will change the way you think about politics and partisan conflict. As a bonus, the book includes a "Left/Right 20 Questions" game to test whether your predispositions lean liberal or conservative.

The Oxford Handbook of Social and Political Trust

Author : Eric M. Uslaner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190274816
Total Pages : 753 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Social and Political Trust written by Eric M. Uslaner and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the foundations of trust, and whether social and political trust have common roots. Contributions by noted scholars examine how we measure trust, the cultural and social psychological roots of trust, the foundations of political trust, and how trust concerns the law, the economy, elections, international relations, corruption, and cooperation, among myriad societal factors. The rich assortment of essays on these themes addresses questions such as: How does national identity shape trust, and how does trust form in developing countries and in new democracies? Are minority groups less trusting than the dominant group in a society? Do immigrants adapt to the trust levels of their host countries? Does group interaction build trust? Does the welfare state promote trust and, in turn, does trust lead to greater well-being and to better health outcomes? The Oxford Handbook of Social and Political Trust considers these and other questions of critical importance for current scholarly investigations of trust.

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Political Behavior

Author : Fathali M. Moghaddam
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1483391159
Total Pages : 1025 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book The SAGE Encyclopedia of Political Behavior written by Fathali M. Moghaddam and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page 1025 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Political Behavior explores the intersection of psychology, political science, sociology, and human behavior. This encyclopedia integrates theories, research, and case studies from a variety of disciplines that inform this established area of study.

Frenemies

Author : Jaime E. Settle
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108472532
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Frenemies written by Jaime E. Settle and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social media is polarizing America: using Facebook causes Americans to negatively judge and stereotype those people with whom they disagree about politics.