Not by genes alone: how culture transformed human evolution
Auteur :
Richerson, Peter J. / Boyd, Robert
Éditeur :
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN :
9780226712123
Date de publication :
1 juin 2006
Dimensions :
2,3 x 1,7 x 0,2 cm
Poids :
567 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Humans are a striking anomaly in the natural world. While we are similar to other mammals in many ways, our behavior sets us apart. This book offers a radical interpretation of human evolution, arguing that our ecological dominance and our singular social systems stem from a psychology uniquely adapted to create complex culture.