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Martin Daly

b. 1944

Canadian psychologist

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About Martin Daly

Born 1944. Martin Daly is a Canadian psychologist.

Martin Daly (born November 15, 1944) is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and author of many influential papers on evolutionary psychology. His current research topics include an evolutionary perspective on risk-taking and interpersonal violence, especially male-male conflict and family violence. He and his wife, the late Margo Wilson, were formerly editors-in-chief of the journal Evolution and Human Behavior and presidents of the Human Behavior and Evolution Society.

He was named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1998.

Daly is one of the main researchers of the Cinderella effect.

Books

(All books except Killing the Competition co-authored with Margo Wilson)

Sex, Evolution, and Behaviour (1978) Homicide (1988) The truth about Cinderella: A Darwinian view of parental love. (1998) Killing the Competition: Economic Inequality and Homicide (2016)

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
McGill University, McMaster University, University of Toronto
Employers
McMaster University
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada; Human Behavior and Evolution Society; Royal Society of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Martin Daly?

Canadian psychologist

When was Martin Daly born?

Martin Daly was born on 15 November 1944 in Toronto.

What is Martin Daly's occupation?

Martin Daly is a psychologist.

What nationality is Martin Daly?

Martin Daly is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin Daly

· Wikidata: Q6775249

· DBpedia: Martin Daly (professor)

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