An Introduction to the Study of Social Evolution
Author | : Francis Stuart Chapin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 1921 |
Genre | : Evolution |
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Author | : Francis Stuart Chapin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 1921 |
Genre | : Evolution |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Francis Stuart Chapin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 358 |
Release | : 1913 |
Genre | : Anthropology |
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Author | : Robert Trivers |
Publisher | : Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 490 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Science |
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Author | : F. Stuart Chapin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 1917 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780848235727 |
Author | : Francis Stuart Chapin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 1913 |
Genre | : Evolution |
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Author | : James A.R. Marshall |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2019-01-08 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0691183333 |
Social behavior has long puzzled evolutionary biologists, since the classical theory of natural selection maintains that individuals should not sacrifice their own fitness to affect that of others. Social Evolution and Inclusive Fitness Theory argues that a theory first presented in 1963 by William D. Hamilton—inclusive fitness theory—provides the most fundamental and general explanation for the evolution and maintenance of social behavior in the natural world. James Marshall guides readers through the vast and confusing literature on the evolution of social behavior, introducing and explaining the competing theories that claim to provide answers to questions such as why animals evolve to behave altruistically. Using simple statistical language and techniques that practicing biologists will be familiar with, he provides a comprehensive yet easily understandable treatment of key concepts and their repeated misinterpretations. Particular attention is paid to how more realistic features of behavior, such as nonadditivity and conditionality, can complicate analysis. Marshall highlights the general problem of identifying the underlying causes of evolutionary change, and proposes fruitful approaches to doing so in the study of social evolution. Social Evolution and Inclusive Fitness Theory describes how inclusive fitness theory addresses both simple and complex social scenarios, the controversies surrounding the theory, and how experimental work supports the theory as the most powerful explanation for social behavior and its evolution.
Author | : Dustin R. Rubenstein |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 479 |
Release | : 2017-03-24 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1108132634 |
Darwin famously described special difficulties in explaining social evolution in insects. More than a century later, the evolution of sociality - defined broadly as cooperative group living - remains one of the most intriguing problems in biology. Providing a unique perspective on the study of social evolution, this volume synthesizes the features of animal social life across the principle taxonomic groups in which sociality has evolved. The chapters explore sociality in a range of species, from ants to primates, highlighting key natural and life history data and providing a comparative view across animal societies. In establishing a single framework for a common, trait-based approach towards social synthesis, this volume will enable graduate students and investigators new to the field to systematically compare taxonomic groups and reinvigorate comparative approaches to studying animal social evolution.
Author | : F. Stuart Chapin |
Publisher | : Forgotten Books |
Total Pages | : 334 |
Release | : 2015-06-14 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781330063453 |
Excerpt from An Introduction to the Study of Social Evolution: The Prehistoric Period About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author | : Michael Taborsky |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 446 |
Release | : 2021-08-26 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1108788637 |
How can the stunning diversity of social systems and behaviours seen in nature be explained? Drawing on social evolution theory, experimental evidence and studies conducted in the field, this book outlines the fundamental principles of social evolution underlying this phenomenal richness.To succeed in the competition for resources, organisms may either 'race' to be quicker than others, 'fight' for privileged access, or 'share' their efforts and gains. The authors show how the ecology and intrinsic attributes of organisms select for each of these strategies, and how a handful of straightforward concepts explain the evolution of successful decision rules in behavioural interactions, whether among members of the same or different species. With a broad focus ranging from microorganisms to humans, this is the first book to provide students and researchers with a comprehensive account of the evolution of sociality by natural selection.
Author | : Shiping Tang |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2020-02-26 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1000039897 |
Tang provides a coherent and systematic exploration of social evolution as a phenomenon and as a paradigm. He critically builds on existing discussions on social evolution, while drawing from a wide range of disciplines, including archaeology, evolutionary anthropology, sociology, economics, political science, the philosophy of social sciences, and evolutionary biology. Clarifying the relationship between biological evolution and social evolution, Tang lays bare the ontological and epistemological principles of the social evolutionary paradigm. He also presents operational principles and tools for deploying this paradigm to understand empirical puzzles about human society. This is a vital resource for students, practitioners, and philosophers of all social sciences.