David M. Buss

Born in 1953 homepage.psy.utexas.edu
Psychology Science
  • David M. Buss is a prominent evolutionary psychologist and professor at the University of Texas at Austin.

  • He earned his PhD from UC Berkeley in 1981 and has held positions at Harvard and the University of Michigan.

  • Buss's research focuses on human mating strategies, conflict between sexes, and evolutionary perspectives on behavior.

  • He has authored numerous scientific articles and books, including "The Evolution of Desire" and "Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the Mind." Buss has received awards for his contributions to psychology and edited "The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology." His work involves cross-cultural research and he frequently lectures in the United States.

Books by David M. Buss