Evolution is important but it is not simple: Defining cultural traits and incorporating complex evolutionary theory

Agustín Fuentes

doi:10.1017/S0140525X06309089

Evolution is important but it is not simple: Defining cultural traits and incorporating complex evolutionary theory

Agustín Fuentes

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Abstract

Examining homology in biological and cultural evolution is of great importance in investigations of humanity. The proposal presented in the target article retains substantial methodological weaknesses in the identification and use of "cultural traits." However, with refined toolkits and the incorporation of recent advances in evolutionary theory, this overall endeavor can result in substantial payoffs for biological and social scientists.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	354-355
Number of pages	2
Journal	Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume	29
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X06309089
State	Published - Aug 2006
Externally published	Yes

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Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Physiology
Behavioral Neuroscience

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Evolution is important but it is not simple: Defining cultural traits and incorporating complex evolutionary theory

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