From social learning to culture : mathematical and computational models of cultural evolution

Humans are unique in the extent and complexity of their cultures. As a species, we generate extensive knowledge and innumerable norms, attitudes, traditions, skills, beliefs and technologies that we share with those around us through teaching, imitation and language. These cultural practices have th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fogarty, Laurel
Other Authors: Laland, Kevin N.
Published: University of St Andrews 2012
Subjects:
301
Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.574748