Gavin Evans Bücher

In Mapreaders and Multitaskers, Gavin Evans argues that male and female minds do not emerge from different planets, and that our emotional and intellectual capacities are moulded more by culture than biology. A great many of the supposedly innate gender differences between men and women have been invented or exaggerated by evolutionary psychologists and self-help authors. Evans offers fresh insight on gender roles through proposing unconventionally wide and flexible definitions of what it is to be masculine and feminine, from a firm biological base. This book challenges ideas rooted in conventional wisdom, including the idea that 'male brains' are fundamentally different from 'female brains'; that men have evolved to be inherently more promiscuous than women; that women have evolved to spend more time in front of the mirror; that there are more male geniuses and more idiots, that maternal instinct is 'hard-wired', and that men are better at mapreading and women at multitasking.

Everything you need to know about race (but were afraid to ask)

The Story of Colour tells the story of how we have come to view the world through lenses passed down to us by art, science, politics, fashion and sport, and, not least, prejudice.

Exploring the chilling connections between historical racism and contemporary hate crimes, the narrative delves into the origins of white supremacy, tracing its evolution from 19th-century race theories to the resurgence of eugenics and modern conspiracies like 'Great Replacement.' Gavin Evans highlights how these ideologies have influenced individuals, particularly young men, leading to violence. By linking mainstream beliefs with extremist views, the book sheds light on the dangerous overlap between established race science and far-right rhetoric, providing a comprehensive analysis of this pressing issue.

Set against the backdrop of Tasmania, this narrative explores the tumultuous history of paintball over three decades, highlighting the political controversies, tragedies, and losses that shaped its evolution. It delves into themes of change and growing acceptance, ultimately portraying a journey toward re-emergence and optimism for the future of the sport. Through its exploration of these complex dynamics, the book offers a unique perspective on the societal impacts of paintball in Australia.

Historia kolorów udowadnia nam, że patrzymy na świat przez soczewki sztuki, nauki, polityki, mody i sportu, a także, co nie mniej ważne, uprzedzeń. Autorska opowieść Gavina Evansa zabiera nas w oszałamiający świat barw, ich historii i czasem ukrytej symboliki. Czy wiecie, że do wyprodukowania kilograma naturalnego czerwonego barwnika potrzeba było 150 000 malutkich owadów, z których go pozyskiwano? Że jeszcze niedawno niebieski był kolorem dla dziewczynek, a różowy dla chłopców, czyli odwrotnie niż obecnie? Albo dlaczego na holenderskiej fladze jest czerwień, a nie oranż, będący przecież barwą narodową Holandii? O tych i wielu innych rzeczach dowiecie się ze wspaniałej książki Gavina Evansa.