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Darwinian cultural evolution rivals genetic evolution

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 November 2006

Mark Pagel*
Affiliation:
School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6AJ, United Kingdom

Abstract:

The study of culture from an evolutionary perspective has been slowed by resistance from some quarters of anthropology, a poor appreciation of the fidelity of cultural transmission, and misunderstandings about human intentionality.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2006

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