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Oxford University Press - The Pleistocene Social Contract Book

Name: Oxford University Press - The Pleistocene Social Contract Book
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Explore the complex origins of human society with The Pleistocene Social Contract by Kim Sterelny. Published by Oxford University Press, this work expands on the evolutionary development of human culture and cooperation. Rather than focusing on one single innovation, Sterelny explains how human evolution emerged from a positive feedback loop of several smaller changes. This book examines how various factors like bipedal locomotion, improved causal and social reasoning, and shifts in diet and foraging styles worked together to shape our species. By looking at reproductive cooperation and the ways we diverged from other great apes, Sterelny provides a detailed look at the evolutionary history of our social structures. This is an essential read for students and readers interested in biological sciences, human evolution, and the roots of cultural development.

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In-depth analysis of how human culture and cooperation evolved through feedback loops.

Builds upon the evolutionary theories originally presented in The Evolved Apprentice (2012).

Explores the connection between bipedal locomotion and social reasoning in human history.

Examines how changes in diet and foraging styles contributed to human divergence from other apes.

Provides a detailed look at reproductive cooperation and its role in human evolution.

Published by Oxford University Press for academic and scientific reliability.

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Brand: Oxford University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0197531385
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > Biological Sciences > Evolution > Human
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 10 August 2021
Listed Since: 23 October 2020

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