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OverviewWhile there have been controversial attempts to link conclusions from sociobiological studies of animal populations to humans, few behavioral scientists or anthropologists have made serious progress. In this work, Austin Hughes presents a unique and well-defined theoretical approach to human social behavior that is rooted in evolutionary biology and sociobiology, and which is additionally viewed as a direct continuation of the structural-functional tradition in anthropological research. Using mathematical and statistical techniques, Hughes applies the principles of kin selection theory--which states that natural selection can favor social acts that increase the fitness of both individuals and their relatives--to anthropological data. Among the topics covered are the subdivision of kin groups, selection of leaders in traditional societies, patronage systems, and the correspondence between social and biological kinship. The author concludes that patterns of concentration of relatedness are more important than average relatedness for predicting social behavior. He also shows that social interactions can often be predicted on the basis of common genetic interest in dependent offspring. The result is a major contribution to the field of behavioral biology. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Austin L. Hughes (Research Associate, Biology Department, Research Associate, Biology Department, University of Iowa)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 16.40cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.30cm Weight: 0.494kg ISBN: 9780195052343ISBN 10: 019505234 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 14 July 1988 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPhilosophical background; The theory of kin selection; Co-operation and sharing among kin; The structure of relatedness; Kin group subdivision and conflict; Kinship and leadership; The structure of kinship terminologies; Prospects for a biologically-based science; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.Reviews""Hughes succeeds well, drawing on existing anthropological literature and interpreting and reinterpreting it in the light of his biological perspective. The real test, of course comes now as he invites empirical anthropologists to pick up his formal tools and to see if they can be used to push into new grounds, forcing new discoveries and revealing hitherto unsuspected links. . . .This is an important book."" --The Quarterly Review of Biology ""Throws an important new light on our understanding of inclusive fitness theory, as well as on the way we apply sociobiological principles to the study of Man"" --Trends in Ecology & Evolution ""Hughes succeeds well, drawing on existing anthropological literature and interpreting and reinterpreting it in the light of his biological perspective. The real test, of course comes now as he invites empirical anthropologists to pick up his formal tools and to see if they can be used to push into new grounds, forcing new discoveries and revealing hitherto unsuspected links. . . .This is an important book."" --The Quarterly Review of Biology ""Throws an important new light on our understanding of inclusive fitness theory, as well as on the way we apply sociobiological principles to the study of Man"" --Trends in Ecology & Evolution <br> Hughes succeeds well, drawing on existing anthropological literature and interpreting and reinterpreting it in the light of his biological perspective. The real test, of course comes now as he invites empirical anthropologists to pick up his formal tools and to see if they can be used to push into new grounds, forcing new discoveries and revealing hitherto unsuspected links. . . .This is an important book. --The Quarterly Review of Biology<br> Throws an important new light on our understanding of inclusive fitness theory, as well as on the way we apply sociobiological principles to the study of Man --Trends in Ecology & Evolution<br> Hughes succeeds well, drawing on existing anthropological literature and interpreting and reinterpreting it in the light of his biological perspective. The real test, of course comes now as he invites empirical anthropologists to pick up his formal tools and to see if they can be used to push into new grounds, forcing new discoveries and revealing hitherto unsuspected links. . . .This is an important book. --The Quarterly Review of Biology<br> Throws an important new light on our understanding of inclusive fitness theory, as well as on the way we apply sociobiological principles to the study of Man --Trends in Ecology & Evolution<br> 'Written to help, in the debate on assisted reproduction by providing relevant information on the issues under discussion.'Contemporary Reviews in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 'This book should be read by all those seriousl taking part in the debate on assisted reproduction and embryo research and the consequences...This book gives a concise and up to date description of the scientific, ehtical and legal aspects of this field and should assist better informal debate.comtemporary Reviews in Obstetrics and Ggynacology 'This book...throws an important new light on our understanding of inclusive fitness theory, as well as on the way we apply sociobiological principles to the study of Man. The challenge it throws at conventional sociobiological theory is bound to generate important new insights.' TREE Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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