Altruism as show off: a signalling perspective on helping, charity giving, environmental sustainability and other acts of kindness

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Iredale, W. and Vanvugt, M. 2012. Altruism as show off: a signalling perspective on helping, charity giving, environmental sustainability and other acts of kindness. in: Robert, C. (ed.) Applied Evolutionary Psychology Oxford University Press.
AuthorsIredale, W. and Vanvugt, M.
EditorsRobert, C.
Year2012
Book titleApplied Evolutionary Psychology
PublisherOxford University Press
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