Austin L. Hughes
Evolution and Human Kinship
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195052343
- author:
- Austin L. Hughes
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1988
- Pages:
- 170
- Genre:
- Medicine Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Austin L. Hughes presents a unique theoretical approach to human social behavior rooted in evolutionary biology and sociobiology. This work applies mathematical and statistical techniques to anthropological data, exploring topics such as kin group subdivision, leadership selection, patronage systems, and the relationship between social and biological kinship. The author's research focuses on the importance of patterns of concentration of relatedness in predicting social behavior, and demonstrates that common genetic interest in dependent offspring can often predict social interactions. This major contribution to the field of behavioral biology offers a fresh perspective on human social behavior. By examining the intersection of evolutionary principles and anthropological data, Hughes provides a well-defined theoretical framework for understanding human social behavior.
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