Sociological Spectrum: Mid-South Sociological Association Whither
... Not all of the criticism is strident (see, e.g., Machalek and Martin 2010). No doubt the impassioned tone reveals more the mark of isolation, as that smattering of Darwinian-oriented sociologists has had to fight a rearguard battle to be heard in a conventionally inhospitable intellectual milieu. To ...
... Not all of the criticism is strident (see, e.g., Machalek and Martin 2010). No doubt the impassioned tone reveals more the mark of isolation, as that smattering of Darwinian-oriented sociologists has had to fight a rearguard battle to be heard in a conventionally inhospitable intellectual milieu. To ...
Do any vestigial structures exist in humans?
... for the ability to metabolize cellulose, and certainly would select against those life forms that lost this ability. The revisionists’ definition of vestigial also requires that the evolutionary history of an animal is known, when, in fact, the history of most, if not all, life often is admittedly l ...
... for the ability to metabolize cellulose, and certainly would select against those life forms that lost this ability. The revisionists’ definition of vestigial also requires that the evolutionary history of an animal is known, when, in fact, the history of most, if not all, life often is admittedly l ...
technical journal 14#2 pp 1-96
... the ability to metabolize cellulose, and certainly would select against those life forms that lost this ability. The revisionists’ definition of vestigial also requires that the evolutionary history of an animal is known, when, in fact, the history of most, if not all, life often is admittedly large ...
... the ability to metabolize cellulose, and certainly would select against those life forms that lost this ability. The revisionists’ definition of vestigial also requires that the evolutionary history of an animal is known, when, in fact, the history of most, if not all, life often is admittedly large ...
Understanding the mind from an evolutionary perspective: an
... their formation. In addition to providing a natural account of complex adaptations, evolutionary theory illustrates that the enormous biological diversity that we see today, from hummingbirds and humpback whales to pine trees and Streptococcus pneumoniae, can all be traced to a common ancestor. Alth ...
... their formation. In addition to providing a natural account of complex adaptations, evolutionary theory illustrates that the enormous biological diversity that we see today, from hummingbirds and humpback whales to pine trees and Streptococcus pneumoniae, can all be traced to a common ancestor. Alth ...
Adaptations, Exaptations, and Spandrels
... account for the exquisite design and functional nature of the component parts of each of these species. In its modern formulation, the evolutionary process of natural selection has been refined in the form of inclusive fitness theory (Hamilton, 1964). Hamilton reasoned that classical fitness--a meas ...
... account for the exquisite design and functional nature of the component parts of each of these species. In its modern formulation, the evolutionary process of natural selection has been refined in the form of inclusive fitness theory (Hamilton, 1964). Hamilton reasoned that classical fitness--a meas ...
Integrating Ecology and Evolution: Niche Construction and
... generations, the population ecologist sees a collection of interchangeable individuals, whose common and unchanging features play out against the background of a (possibly changing) environment to produce, and explain, the properties and dynamics characterizing the population as a whole. Like evolut ...
... generations, the population ecologist sees a collection of interchangeable individuals, whose common and unchanging features play out against the background of a (possibly changing) environment to produce, and explain, the properties and dynamics characterizing the population as a whole. Like evolut ...
Niche construction theory - synergy
... “complementary match” between organism and environment: It places emphasis on the capacity of organisms to modify environmental states (Lewontin, 1983; Odling-Smee, 1988; Odling-Smee et al., 2003), often but not exclusively, in a manner that suits their genotypes (Fig. 1b). Such matches should be th ...
... “complementary match” between organism and environment: It places emphasis on the capacity of organisms to modify environmental states (Lewontin, 1983; Odling-Smee, 1988; Odling-Smee et al., 2003), often but not exclusively, in a manner that suits their genotypes (Fig. 1b). Such matches should be th ...
The Role of Evolutionary Explanations in Criminology
... devoted to evolutionary psychology, the growing representation of evolutionary ideas in introductory psychology textbooks (e.g., Cornwell, Palmer, Guinther & Davis, 2005) and the rapid growth in research publications that draw on evolutionary ideas (Durrant & Ellis, in press). In short, although evo ...
... devoted to evolutionary psychology, the growing representation of evolutionary ideas in introductory psychology textbooks (e.g., Cornwell, Palmer, Guinther & Davis, 2005) and the rapid growth in research publications that draw on evolutionary ideas (Durrant & Ellis, in press). In short, although evo ...
On evolutionary causes and evolutionary processes
... of evolution. Constraints might, for instance, explain why adaptation has not occurred in a given circumstance, or why phenotypes are not globally optimal. Yet selection, drift, mutation and gene flow would remain the only widely recognized evolutionary processes, and developmental and physical const ...
... of evolution. Constraints might, for instance, explain why adaptation has not occurred in a given circumstance, or why phenotypes are not globally optimal. Yet selection, drift, mutation and gene flow would remain the only widely recognized evolutionary processes, and developmental and physical const ...
Managing Homo Sapiens
... (b) each of the firm’s employees has a greater incentive to monitor the actions of co-workers.7 Monitoring is also implicit in firms that require a substantial equity investment by their employees (partners must buy into the firm).8 Financial markets provide an illustration of the evolutionary perspect ...
... (b) each of the firm’s employees has a greater incentive to monitor the actions of co-workers.7 Monitoring is also implicit in firms that require a substantial equity investment by their employees (partners must buy into the firm).8 Financial markets provide an illustration of the evolutionary perspect ...
the problem of predictive promiscuity in deductive
... in the interest of the donor is even more in the interests of the recipient.) Obviously, expecting a theory to predict particular choices from briefly sketched details is unfairly demanding. The question of larger relevance is the generation of predictions pertinent to larger patterns of choices—cir ...
... in the interest of the donor is even more in the interests of the recipient.) Obviously, expecting a theory to predict particular choices from briefly sketched details is unfairly demanding. The question of larger relevance is the generation of predictions pertinent to larger patterns of choices—cir ...
Essays On Origins - clclutheran.net home page
... The Origin of Species has probably had a greater impact on society than any other book -- except the Bible -- most of the evolutionary views he expressed in Origin of Species were neither original nor scientific, but rather had their roots in Pagan materialism. The essential "Darwinian" axiom of cha ...
... The Origin of Species has probably had a greater impact on society than any other book -- except the Bible -- most of the evolutionary views he expressed in Origin of Species were neither original nor scientific, but rather had their roots in Pagan materialism. The essential "Darwinian" axiom of cha ...
Introduction to Paleoanthropology
... Although these disciplines are separate, they share common goals. All forms of anthropology focus on the following: • Diversity of human cultures observed in past and present. • Many scientific disciplines involved in study of human cultures. • Examples include: Psychology, biology, history, geograp ...
... Although these disciplines are separate, they share common goals. All forms of anthropology focus on the following: • Diversity of human cultures observed in past and present. • Many scientific disciplines involved in study of human cultures. • Examples include: Psychology, biology, history, geograp ...
The Evolution of Hominid Bipedalism
... Theories about human origins have classically focused on bipedalism, tool use, and brain size (Gould 1977). For a long time, there was an emphasis on progress from stupid small- brained apes that use no tools and walk on all fours to the pinnacle of a big brained, tool using, upright modem man. The ...
... Theories about human origins have classically focused on bipedalism, tool use, and brain size (Gould 1977). For a long time, there was an emphasis on progress from stupid small- brained apes that use no tools and walk on all fours to the pinnacle of a big brained, tool using, upright modem man. The ...
Intuitive Evolutionary Perspectives In Marketing Practices[1
... Evolutionary theory views the development of biological and social systems as occurring through a process of variation, selection, and retention—occurring through a slow process of small incremental improvements, rather than through a priori design (Dennett, 1995). It is primarily concerned with "wh ...
... Evolutionary theory views the development of biological and social systems as occurring through a process of variation, selection, and retention—occurring through a slow process of small incremental improvements, rather than through a priori design (Dennett, 1995). It is primarily concerned with "wh ...
Evolutionary Psychology and the challenge of adaptive
... and behavioral aspects of organismal diversity in evolutionary terms, balk at explaining human behavior and cognition in the same way (Ahouse & Berwick, 1998, Gould, 1997; Lewontin, 1998). Coyne (2000) expresses this view with considerable vigor, The latest deadweight dragging us (evolutionary biolo ...
... and behavioral aspects of organismal diversity in evolutionary terms, balk at explaining human behavior and cognition in the same way (Ahouse & Berwick, 1998, Gould, 1997; Lewontin, 1998). Coyne (2000) expresses this view with considerable vigor, The latest deadweight dragging us (evolutionary biolo ...
What can evolutionary theory teach us about
... much insight into why particular folks rape in particular circumstances. Evolutionary explanations of this sort do not answer the question of proximate mechanisms—factors that are probably largely social in nature. Still, why think that the evolutionary and sociological explanations are necessarily ...
... much insight into why particular folks rape in particular circumstances. Evolutionary explanations of this sort do not answer the question of proximate mechanisms—factors that are probably largely social in nature. Still, why think that the evolutionary and sociological explanations are necessarily ...
Climate change, adaptation, and phenotypic plasticity: the problem
... the precise environmental driver, such as commercial fishing, climate change, or pollution. Each of the above inferences might be desired in synchronic (i.e., spatial) or allochronic (i.e., longitudinal or temporal) contexts. Synchronic studies compare different populations sampled at approximately ...
... the precise environmental driver, such as commercial fishing, climate change, or pollution. Each of the above inferences might be desired in synchronic (i.e., spatial) or allochronic (i.e., longitudinal or temporal) contexts. Synchronic studies compare different populations sampled at approximately ...
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... the precise environmental driver, such as commercial fishing, climate change, or pollution. Each of the above inferences might be desired in synchronic (i.e., spatial) or allochronic (i.e., longitudinal or temporal) contexts. Synchronic studies compare different populations sampled at approximately ...
... the precise environmental driver, such as commercial fishing, climate change, or pollution. Each of the above inferences might be desired in synchronic (i.e., spatial) or allochronic (i.e., longitudinal or temporal) contexts. Synchronic studies compare different populations sampled at approximately ...
Nonadaptive processes in primate and human evolution
... When genetic variants arise in a population, there are essentially two evolutionary forces that influence their fates: natural selection and genetic drift. If we consider natural selection first, there are two predominant forms: purifying selection and positive selection. Purifying selection (or negat ...
... When genetic variants arise in a population, there are essentially two evolutionary forces that influence their fates: natural selection and genetic drift. If we consider natural selection first, there are two predominant forms: purifying selection and positive selection. Purifying selection (or negat ...
is the answer really blowing in the wind?assessing the impact of
... predicted by EP. Rather, we should expect natural selection to have favoured general-purpose mechanisms that would have given our ancestors the cognitive plasticity to respond to unpredictable and rapidly shifting ecological conditions. This thesis will seek to resolve this dispute in two ways. Firs ...
... predicted by EP. Rather, we should expect natural selection to have favoured general-purpose mechanisms that would have given our ancestors the cognitive plasticity to respond to unpredictable and rapidly shifting ecological conditions. This thesis will seek to resolve this dispute in two ways. Firs ...
Evolutionary accounts of human behavioural diversity
... Harvard biologist Edward Wilson applied this reasoning from evolutionary biology to human behaviour. In the concluding chapter of Sociobiology: the New Synthesis, he offered bold, and often speculative, explanations for such controversial topics as sex roles, homosexuality, aggression and religion [ ...
... Harvard biologist Edward Wilson applied this reasoning from evolutionary biology to human behaviour. In the concluding chapter of Sociobiology: the New Synthesis, he offered bold, and often speculative, explanations for such controversial topics as sex roles, homosexuality, aggression and religion [ ...
Evaluating Evidence of Psychological Adaptation
... reproduce at the moment (Reeve & Sherman, 1993). If you learn to eat a new food that increases your personal health and fertility, this new food-eating behavior could be considered an adaptation. However, most evolutionary biologists define adaptations as the historical end products of the process o ...
... reproduce at the moment (Reeve & Sherman, 1993). If you learn to eat a new food that increases your personal health and fertility, this new food-eating behavior could be considered an adaptation. However, most evolutionary biologists define adaptations as the historical end products of the process o ...
WHAT DOES THE COMPARATIVE METHOD REVEAL ABOUT
... Ridley 1992). More recently, the comparative method has also been used to identify traits that are apparently not adaptive and the constraints that cause them to be so (Coddington 1988; Baum and Larson 1991; Brooks and McLennan 1991). That is, comparative methods are now being used to reveal the mec ...
... Ridley 1992). More recently, the comparative method has also been used to identify traits that are apparently not adaptive and the constraints that cause them to be so (Coddington 1988; Baum and Larson 1991; Brooks and McLennan 1991). That is, comparative methods are now being used to reveal the mec ...
Before the Dawn (book)
Before the Dawn: Recovering the Lost History of Our Ancestors is a non-fiction book by Nicholas Wade, a science reporter for The New York Times. It was published in 2006 by the Penguin Group. By drawing upon research on the human genome, the book attempts to piece together what Wade calls ""two vanished periods"": the five million years of human evolution from the development of bipedalism leading up to behavioural modernity around 50,000 years ago, and the 45,000 subsequent years of prehistory.Wade asserts that there is a clear continuity from the earlier apes of five million years ago to the anatomically modern humans who diverged from them, citing the genetic and social similarities between humans and chimpanzees. He attributes the divergence of the two species from a common ancestor to a change in their ecological niche; the ancestors of chimpanzees remained in the forests of equatorial Africa, whereas the ancestors of humans moved to open woodland and were exposed to different evolutionary pressures. Although Wade posits that much of human evolution can be attributed to the physical environment, he also believes that one of the major forces shaping evolution has been the nature of human society itself.After humans migrated out of their ancestral environment of eastern Africa, they were exposed to new climates and challenges. Thus, Wade argues, human evolution did not end with behavioural modernity, but continued to be shaped by the different environments and lifestyles of each continent. While many adaptations happened in parallel across human populations, Wade believes that genetic isolation – either because of geography or hostile tribalism – also facilitated a degree of independent evolution, leading to genetic and cultural differentiation from the ancestral population and giving rise to different human races and languages.The book received generally positive reviews, but some criticised the use of the term ""race"" and the implications of differences between them. In 2007, it won the Science in Society Journalism Award from the National Association of Science Writers.