1 Social status and cultural consumption
... as a crucial component in social reproduction more generally. Largely under the influence of Bourdieu, sociological thinking about the relationship of social and cultural stratification did then tend to be dominated by notions of homology at least up to the 1990s. At this time, though, Bourdieu’s wo ...
... as a crucial component in social reproduction more generally. Largely under the influence of Bourdieu, sociological thinking about the relationship of social and cultural stratification did then tend to be dominated by notions of homology at least up to the 1990s. At this time, though, Bourdieu’s wo ...
Elements of Culturally Competent Counseling
... Cross-cultural counseling has become a major force in the profession significantly impacting theory and practice. As the 21st century continues to progress, it is increasingly evident that counselors must become ever more competent with respect to issues of multiculturalism and diversity. This is un ...
... Cross-cultural counseling has become a major force in the profession significantly impacting theory and practice. As the 21st century continues to progress, it is increasingly evident that counselors must become ever more competent with respect to issues of multiculturalism and diversity. This is un ...
Notes for a course in Behavioral Genetics and Evolution
... certain tissues at certain times. The proteins produced by the regulating genes are called transcription factors, and they control their target genes by attaching themselves to promoter regions (“promoters”) on the chromosome near the target. These promoters consist of DNA that is not part of any ge ...
... certain tissues at certain times. The proteins produced by the regulating genes are called transcription factors, and they control their target genes by attaching themselves to promoter regions (“promoters”) on the chromosome near the target. These promoters consist of DNA that is not part of any ge ...
1 Rapid evolution of phenotypic plasticity and shifting thresholds of
... Many organisms can acclimate to new environments through phenotypic plasticity, a complex trait that can be heritable, subject to selection, and evolve. However, the rate and genetic basis of plasticity evolution remain largely unknown. We experimentally evolved outbred populations of the nematode C ...
... Many organisms can acclimate to new environments through phenotypic plasticity, a complex trait that can be heritable, subject to selection, and evolve. However, the rate and genetic basis of plasticity evolution remain largely unknown. We experimentally evolved outbred populations of the nematode C ...
Directional selection can drive the evolution of
... promotes changes in only one trait of a module, the other traits within this module will suffer an indirect selection pressure and change as well, even if this response leads to lower fitness (8). This indirect response in other traits is due to their genetic correlation with the selected trait. Und ...
... promotes changes in only one trait of a module, the other traits within this module will suffer an indirect selection pressure and change as well, even if this response leads to lower fitness (8). This indirect response in other traits is due to their genetic correlation with the selected trait. Und ...
AP Biology. This full-year course is equivalent to a
... Students will be able to develop a conceptual framework for modern biology, gain an appreciation of science as a process and recognize real-life applications of biology that relate to their personal responsibility for environmental and social concerns. 1. Understand that science is a process which i ...
... Students will be able to develop a conceptual framework for modern biology, gain an appreciation of science as a process and recognize real-life applications of biology that relate to their personal responsibility for environmental and social concerns. 1. Understand that science is a process which i ...
Cultural Anthropology - An
... disciplines of the social sciences, and critically assesses the practical applicability to real-life situations. COURSE AIMS to give an overview over how Social Anthropology has developed as an academic discipline since the 19th century, to introduce the main theories and thinkers that have had an i ...
... disciplines of the social sciences, and critically assesses the practical applicability to real-life situations. COURSE AIMS to give an overview over how Social Anthropology has developed as an academic discipline since the 19th century, to introduce the main theories and thinkers that have had an i ...
Q Q& &A A:: G
... quantitative traits? The continuous variation for complex traits is due to genetic complexity and environmental sensitivity. Genetic complexity arises from segregating alleles at multiple loci. The effect of each of these alleles on the trait phenotype is often relatively small, and their expression ...
... quantitative traits? The continuous variation for complex traits is due to genetic complexity and environmental sensitivity. Genetic complexity arises from segregating alleles at multiple loci. The effect of each of these alleles on the trait phenotype is often relatively small, and their expression ...
The adaptive dynamics of function-valued traits
... genetic detail for ecological realism: the effects of a wide range of density-dependent and frequency-dependent selection mechanisms, both in fecundity and in survival, can thus be included into the analysis of long-term evolution. In this way models of adaptive dynamics allow investigating evolutio ...
... genetic detail for ecological realism: the effects of a wide range of density-dependent and frequency-dependent selection mechanisms, both in fecundity and in survival, can thus be included into the analysis of long-term evolution. In this way models of adaptive dynamics allow investigating evolutio ...
YY - Zanichelli online per la scuola
... Fitness is a measure of the reproductive success of an individual with a specific phenotype, considering its contribution to the next generation. Adaptation is a trait that leads to higher fitness in a specific environment. Natural selection does not produce perfect adaptations. Sometimes the enviro ...
... Fitness is a measure of the reproductive success of an individual with a specific phenotype, considering its contribution to the next generation. Adaptation is a trait that leads to higher fitness in a specific environment. Natural selection does not produce perfect adaptations. Sometimes the enviro ...
ch02 - Anthropology
... traveling, or more commonly, the taxi breaks down. The drivers are ingenious mechanics, rebuilding and re-using old parts or manufacturing new ones out of an odd assortment of materials on the spot. Taxis are somewhat dangerous, accidents are not uncommon, either collisions with other cars, bicycles ...
... traveling, or more commonly, the taxi breaks down. The drivers are ingenious mechanics, rebuilding and re-using old parts or manufacturing new ones out of an odd assortment of materials on the spot. Taxis are somewhat dangerous, accidents are not uncommon, either collisions with other cars, bicycles ...
Full article - Culture Unbound
... cultural traits of various cultural areas systematically to each other (Boas 1966: 251–252). The aim of the systematic comparison was to make the distribution of the routes of some cultural traits globally more visible, by recognizing similarities and subtle changes between traits seen in different ...
... cultural traits of various cultural areas systematically to each other (Boas 1966: 251–252). The aim of the systematic comparison was to make the distribution of the routes of some cultural traits globally more visible, by recognizing similarities and subtle changes between traits seen in different ...
Selection and Biotechnology: the best of both worlds
... heritability and the traits can be measured on all selection candidates (males and females). This is an ideal situation for quantitative selection methods because accurate EBV can be obtained on all animals. Recent results, however, show that even for traits that were thought to be extremely difficu ...
... heritability and the traits can be measured on all selection candidates (males and females). This is an ideal situation for quantitative selection methods because accurate EBV can be obtained on all animals. Recent results, however, show that even for traits that were thought to be extremely difficu ...
Ch 5 849 - Michigan State University
... environmental differences are likely to lead to differences in selection between subpopulations. In chapter 3 we stated that this situation is likely to lead to local adaptation and genetic differentiation at loci that affect adaptation to these local conditions. However, we also said that gene flow ...
... environmental differences are likely to lead to differences in selection between subpopulations. In chapter 3 we stated that this situation is likely to lead to local adaptation and genetic differentiation at loci that affect adaptation to these local conditions. However, we also said that gene flow ...
Sample pages 2 PDF
... population was a pedigree of captive birds. They report four QTL at the suggestive threshold level that still appear to explain most of the genetic variation within the population: 29 %, when the heritability was estimated to 34 %. They take this to mean that beak colour is oligogenic, with these fo ...
... population was a pedigree of captive birds. They report four QTL at the suggestive threshold level that still appear to explain most of the genetic variation within the population: 29 %, when the heritability was estimated to 34 %. They take this to mean that beak colour is oligogenic, with these fo ...
COMPARING ENVIRONMENTAL AND GENETIC VARIANCE AS
... bet-hedging strategy, even if the distribution of environmental conditions experienced by the population is continuous. Just like in the case of phenotypic plasticity, however, discrete phenotype distributions require the existence of complicated developmental switches. Several recent studies report ...
... bet-hedging strategy, even if the distribution of environmental conditions experienced by the population is continuous. Just like in the case of phenotypic plasticity, however, discrete phenotype distributions require the existence of complicated developmental switches. Several recent studies report ...
Contemplating the binary bind between cultural relativism and
... in the restaurant owned by ‘white’ people. The reason was simple as it was incomprehensible: racism. One of the first advocates of anti-racism in anthropological field was Franz Boas, often called a ‘Father of American Anthropology.’ His reaction to racism was the following: “No one has ever proved ...
... in the restaurant owned by ‘white’ people. The reason was simple as it was incomprehensible: racism. One of the first advocates of anti-racism in anthropological field was Franz Boas, often called a ‘Father of American Anthropology.’ His reaction to racism was the following: “No one has ever proved ...
Department of Anthropology and Tribal Development Guru
... developed technology. Civilization marks the beginning of history. A.A. Goldenweiser used the word civilization as synonymous to culture. MacIver and Page in their book Society used the word civilization to denote utilitarian things, the whole mechanism and social organism, techniques and material i ...
... developed technology. Civilization marks the beginning of history. A.A. Goldenweiser used the word civilization as synonymous to culture. MacIver and Page in their book Society used the word civilization to denote utilitarian things, the whole mechanism and social organism, techniques and material i ...
Stochastic Model for Genetic Recombination
... exchange is fundamental in eukaryotes, leading to diversity within a population. While mutation generates new gene variants for natural selection to work on, recombination ensures that new combinations of genes are generated. In eukaryotic diploid organisms crossing over and chromatid exchange durin ...
... exchange is fundamental in eukaryotes, leading to diversity within a population. While mutation generates new gene variants for natural selection to work on, recombination ensures that new combinations of genes are generated. In eukaryotic diploid organisms crossing over and chromatid exchange durin ...
Sample Chapter 1
... distinctly human; transmitted things? How do we make through learning. sense of the world? How do we tell right from wrong? What is right, and what is wrong? A culture produces a degree of consistency in behavior and thought among the people who live in a particular society. The most critical elemen ...
... distinctly human; transmitted things? How do we make through learning. sense of the world? How do we tell right from wrong? What is right, and what is wrong? A culture produces a degree of consistency in behavior and thought among the people who live in a particular society. The most critical elemen ...
Genetic Counseling in the Prenatal Settting
... Van Spijker, H. (1992) Support in decision-making processes in the postcounseling period. Birth Defects: Original Article Series, 28(1), 29-35 ...
... Van Spijker, H. (1992) Support in decision-making processes in the postcounseling period. Birth Defects: Original Article Series, 28(1), 29-35 ...
