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OverviewHumans learn in ways that are influenced by others. As a result, cultural items of many types are elaborated over time in ways that build on the achievements of previous generations. Culture therefore shows a pattern of descent with modification reminiscent of Darwinian evolution. This raises the question of whether cultural selection-a mechanism akin to natural selection, albeit working when learned items are passed from demonstrators to observers-can explain how various practices are refined over time. This Element argues that cultural selection is not necessary for the explanation of cultural adaptation; it shows how to build hybrid explanations that draw on aspects of cultural selection and cultural attraction theory; it shows how cultural reproduction makes problems for highly formalised approaches to cultural selection; and it uses a case-study to demonstrate the importance of human agency for cumulative cultural adaptation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tim Lewens (University of Cambridge)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Weight: 0.133kg ISBN: 9781009539098ISBN 10: 1009539094 Pages: 75 Publication Date: 27 June 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction: culture from the side of natural history; 1. The arguments for cultural selection; 2. The attractions of cultural selection; 3. The cultural price equation; 4. Waiting for casabe; References.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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