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Evolution and empathy : the genetic factor in the rise of humanism

Title
Evolution and empathy : the genetic factor in the rise of humanism / Milton E. Brener.
Author
Brener, Milton E., 1930-
Publication
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2008.

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Description
viii, 258 p.; 23 cm.
Summary
"This book applies new scientific research in the fields of biology and genetics to an empirical study of the Greco-Roman civilizations and the European Renaissance. These two periods were remarkable in part because of the dominance of empathy and humanism in the philosophical thought of each era"--Provided by publisher.
Subject
  • Human population genetics > Research
  • Civilization, Greco-Roman
  • Renaissance
  • Humanism
  • Empathy
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-249) and index.
Call Number
JFE 08-4612
ISBN
  • 9780786436651 (softcover : alk. paper)
  • 0786436654 (softcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
2008014421
OCLC
  • 173241135
  • vendorOCN173241135
Author
Brener, Milton E., 1930-
Title
Evolution and empathy : the genetic factor in the rise of humanism / Milton E. Brener.
Imprint
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2008.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-249) and index.
Research Call Number
JFE 08-4612
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