{"product_id":"ancestral-landscapes-in-human-evolution","title":"Ancestral Landscapes in Human Evolution","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe social contexts in which children develop have transformed over recent decades, but also over millennia. Modern parenting practices have diverged greatly from ancestral practices, which included natural childbirth, extensive and on-demand breastfeeding, constant touch, responsiveness to the needs of the child, free play in nature with multiple-aged playmates, and multiple adult caregivers. Only recently have scientists begun to document the outcomes for the\n\u003cbr\u003epresence or absence of such parenting practices, but early results indicate that psychological wellbeing is impacted by these factors. Ancestral Landscapes in Human Evolution\n\u003cbr\u003eaddresses how a shift in the way we parent can influence child outcomes.  It examines evolved contexts for mammalian development, optimal and suboptimal contexts for human evolved needs, and the effects on children's development and human wellbeing. Bringing together an interdisciplinary set of renowned contributors, this volume examines how different parenting styles and cultural personality influence one another. Chapters discuss the nature of childrearing, social relationships, the range of\n\u003cbr\u003epersonalities people exhibit, the social and moral skills expected of adults, and what 'wellbeing' looks like. As a solid knowledge base regarding normal development is considered integral to\n\u003cbr\u003eunderstanding psychopathology, this volume also focuses on the effects of early childhood maltreatment.  By increasing our understanding of basic mammalian emotional and motivational needs in contexts representative of our ancestral conditions, we may be in a better position to facilitate changes in social structures and systems that better support optimal human development. This book will be a unique resource for researchers and students in psychology, anthropology, and psychiatry, as well as\n\u003cbr\u003eprofessionals in public health, social work, clinical psychology, and early care and education.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46060619956462,"sku":"9780199964253","price":191.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9780199964253.jpg?v=1736515931","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/ancestral-landscapes-in-human-evolution","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}