Mock, Douglas W.

More than kin and less than kind : the evolution of family conflict / Douglas W. Mock. - 267 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Includes index

Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-259)

In a family way --
The problem with sex --
Nursery life with attitude --
The trouble with parents --
Raising Cain --
Killing me softly --
Parenting in an uncertain world --
The ultimate food-fight --
Gambling with children --
Beggars, cheats, and bad fruit --
Silly squabbles and serious sabotage --
Parent-offspring conflict revisited --
Till death do us part --
Upgrading the kids --
Together again.

In 'More Than Kin and Less Than Kind', Douglas Mock tells us what scientists have discovered about the disturbing side of family dynamics in the natural world.

0674012852 (alk. paper) 9780674012851 9780674022485

2003063566


Families--Psychological aspects.
Interpersonal conflict.
Sibling rivalry.

HQ728 / .M55 2004

306.85