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The Biology of Traditions: Models and Evidence

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
0521815975, 9780521815970, 0521087309, 9780521087308, 9780511584022
Open Library ID
OL17088018M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (9715862 bytes)
Pages
474\473
Topic
Biology Biophysics
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

In exploring socially-maintained behavioral traditions in animals other than humans, this study treats traditions as biological phenomena amenable to comparative evaluation in the same way as other biological phenomena. Concerned with how widely shared features of social life and learning abilities can lead to traditions in many species, it differs from other books in its emphasis on explicit evaluation of alternative theories and methods, and in the breadth of species covered. It is essential reading for students and researchers in animal behavior, anthropology and psychology.

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