Understanding Cultural Transmission in Anthropology : a Critical Synthesis.

The concept of ""cultural transmission"" is central to much contemporary anthropological theory, since successful human reproduction through social systems is essential for effective survival and for enhancing the adaptiveness of individual humans and local populations. Yet, what...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Ellen, Roy
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berghahn Books, 2013.
Temas:
Human evolution.
Social evolution.
Social systems.
Communication and culture.
Intercultural communication.
Ethnobiology.
Traditional ecological knowledge.
Êtres humains > Évolution.
Évolution sociale.
Systèmes sociaux.
Communication et culture.
Ethnobiologie.
Savoirs écologiques traditionnels.
NATURE > Animals > Mammals.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Mammals.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > General.
Communication and culture
Ethnobiology
Human evolution
Intercultural communication
Social evolution
Social systems
Traditional ecological knowledge
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:The concept of ""cultural transmission"" is central to much contemporary anthropological theory, since successful human reproduction through social systems is essential for effective survival and for enhancing the adaptiveness of individual humans and local populations. Yet, what is understood by the phrase and how it might best be studied is highly contested. This book brings together contributions that reflect the current diversity of approaches - from the fields of biology, primatology, palaeoanthropology, psychology, social anthropology, ethnobiology, and archaeology - to examine social a.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
ISBN:1299863000
9781299863002
9780857459947
0857459945

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