This is the first book to overtly consider how basic evolutionary thinking is being applied to a wide range of special social, economic, and technical problems. It draws together a collection of renowned academics from a very disparate set of fields, whose common interest lies in using evolutionary thinking to inform their research. Finally a textbook that brings evolutionary psychology to real life! This book is a testimony t o how findings from evolutionary psychology can be translated into practical applications and solutions for the social, economic, ecological and political challenges facing our species.