Human social evolution : the foundational works of Richard D. Alexander /

Richard D. Alexander is an accomplished entomologist who turned his attention to solving some of the most perplexing problems associated with the evolution of human social systems. Using impeccable Darwinian logic and elaborating, extending and adding to the classic theoretical contributions of pion...

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Other Authors:	Summers, Kyle
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Oxford University Press, [2013]
Subjects:	Alexander, Richard D., > 1929-2018 > Influence. Alexander, Richard D., > 1929-2018 > Criticism and interpretation. Alexander, Richard D., > 1929- Human evolution. Social evolution. Natural selection. Cultural Evolution Êtres humains > Évolution. Évolution sociale. SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Physical. Human evolution Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Natural selection Social evolution Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Summary:	Richard D. Alexander is an accomplished entomologist who turned his attention to solving some of the most perplexing problems associated with the evolution of human social systems. Using impeccable Darwinian logic and elaborating, extending and adding to the classic theoretical contributions of pioneers of behavioral and evolutionary ecology like George Williams, William Hamilton and Robert Trivers, Alexander developed the most detailed and comprehensive vision of human social evolution of his era. His ideas and hypotheses have inspired countless biologists, anthropologists, psychologists and.
Physical Description:	1 online resource
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9780199792009 0199792003