Aims and Scope of Evolutionary Psychology
Evolutionary Psychology is a peer-reviewed open access academic journal published since 2003. It covers empirical, philosophical, historical, and socio-political aspects of evolutionary psychology. Its editors-in-chief are Todd K. Shackelford (Oakland University), Bernhard Fink (University of Göttingen), David A. Puts (Pennsylvania State University), and Rebecca Sear (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine). In 2015 the journal moved to Sage Publications. Less
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Article Processing Charges | USD 800 |
| Publication Time | 12 |
| Editorial Review Process | Double anonymous peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 2003 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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