Hybridity, or the Cultural Logic of Globalization
... the next chapter, conveys a synthetic notion of culture and a dynamic understanding of relations between cultures. As I conceive it, critical transculturalism is at once an engagement with hybridity as a discursive formation, a framework for international communication theory, and an agenda for rese ...
... the next chapter, conveys a synthetic notion of culture and a dynamic understanding of relations between cultures. As I conceive it, critical transculturalism is at once an engagement with hybridity as a discursive formation, a framework for international communication theory, and an agenda for rese ...
WATCHMAKER - World of Biotech
... so, one would have thought, in comparison with almost all of physics and mathematics. In essence, it amounts simply to the idea that non-random reproduction, where there is hereditary variation, has consequences that are far-reaching if there is time for them to be cumulative. But we have good groun ...
... so, one would have thought, in comparison with almost all of physics and mathematics. In essence, it amounts simply to the idea that non-random reproduction, where there is hereditary variation, has consequences that are far-reaching if there is time for them to be cumulative. But we have good groun ...
Waddington`s Legacy in Development and
... The early 1930s saw Waddington pursuing the chemical nature of embryonic inducers in which he made the distinction between induction and individuation (see below). His interests during this phase were virtually entirely developmental and not evolutionary. In fact, throughout his career, it was prima ...
... The early 1930s saw Waddington pursuing the chemical nature of embryonic inducers in which he made the distinction between induction and individuation (see below). His interests during this phase were virtually entirely developmental and not evolutionary. In fact, throughout his career, it was prima ...
An Illustrated Introduction to the Basic Biological
... conflict between diversity generation and vigorous activity. Constraining the increase of complexity and stability/robustness/fitness, this intrinsic polarity applies to all evolutionary entities, for example atoms, molecules, and cells. To terrestrial life, active proteins, as a functional performe ...
... conflict between diversity generation and vigorous activity. Constraining the increase of complexity and stability/robustness/fitness, this intrinsic polarity applies to all evolutionary entities, for example atoms, molecules, and cells. To terrestrial life, active proteins, as a functional performe ...
The cultural evolution of prosocial religions
... Abstract: We develop a cultural evolutionary theory of the origins of prosocial religions and apply it to resolve two puzzles in human psychology and cultural history: (1) the rise of large-scale cooperation among strangers and, simultaneously, (2) the spread of prosocial religions in the last 10–12 ...
... Abstract: We develop a cultural evolutionary theory of the origins of prosocial religions and apply it to resolve two puzzles in human psychology and cultural history: (1) the rise of large-scale cooperation among strangers and, simultaneously, (2) the spread of prosocial religions in the last 10–12 ...
Learning Objectives - We can offer most test bank and solution
... evolutionary biology, nutrition, adaptation, and growth and development. b) Paleoanthropology is the study of anatomical and behavioral human evolution as evidenced by the fossil record. i) Paleoanthropologists identify fossil hominid species and their evolutionary relationships and attempt to recon ...
... evolutionary biology, nutrition, adaptation, and growth and development. b) Paleoanthropology is the study of anatomical and behavioral human evolution as evidenced by the fossil record. i) Paleoanthropologists identify fossil hominid species and their evolutionary relationships and attempt to recon ...
StanfordEncyclopedia_2016_Inheritance
... How do monist views handle the other forms of inheritance that are known to exist? Consider the mitochondria. Monist accounts regard the maternal inheritance of organelles such as the mitochondria, which might conceivably be thought to constitute a separate inheritance channel, if not system, to be ...
... How do monist views handle the other forms of inheritance that are known to exist? Consider the mitochondria. Monist accounts regard the maternal inheritance of organelles such as the mitochondria, which might conceivably be thought to constitute a separate inheritance channel, if not system, to be ...
Similar traits, different genes? Examining convergent evolution in
... ideal system for the study of convergent evolution. Here, we identify QTL underlying weedy traits and compare their genetic architecture to assess the potential for convergent genetic evolution in two distinct populations of weedy rice. F2 offspring from crosses between an indica cultivar and two in ...
... ideal system for the study of convergent evolution. Here, we identify QTL underlying weedy traits and compare their genetic architecture to assess the potential for convergent genetic evolution in two distinct populations of weedy rice. F2 offspring from crosses between an indica cultivar and two in ...
Predictions of Patterns of Response to Artificial Selection
... and the decline in genetic variance in the population is due solely to drift (Fisher 1918; Robertson 1960; Bulmer 1980). At its simplest, this model predicts the limiting response is 2Ne times the initial response to selection in the base population, where Ne is the effective size of the selected po ...
... and the decline in genetic variance in the population is due solely to drift (Fisher 1918; Robertson 1960; Bulmer 1980). At its simplest, this model predicts the limiting response is 2Ne times the initial response to selection in the base population, where Ne is the effective size of the selected po ...
No relationship between canalization and developmental stability of
... genetic variation from selection, leading to the accumulation of genetic variation. Such a build-up of genetic variation can be exposed to natural selection if the buffering mechanism is challenged (Gibson & Dworkin, 2004; Flatt, 2005; Swindell & Bouzat, 2006; Schlichting, 2008; Talloen et al., 2009 ...
... genetic variation from selection, leading to the accumulation of genetic variation. Such a build-up of genetic variation can be exposed to natural selection if the buffering mechanism is challenged (Gibson & Dworkin, 2004; Flatt, 2005; Swindell & Bouzat, 2006; Schlichting, 2008; Talloen et al., 2009 ...
Evolutionary genetics of partial migration the threshold model of
... tested in the lab. Here, I want to discuss whether the threshold model is applicable to migratory movements in natural populations in the wild and propose an extension of the model, which accounts for environmental variation. This environmental threshold model may help to reconcile opposing views on ...
... tested in the lab. Here, I want to discuss whether the threshold model is applicable to migratory movements in natural populations in the wild and propose an extension of the model, which accounts for environmental variation. This environmental threshold model may help to reconcile opposing views on ...
Artificial selection shifts flowering phenology and other correlated
... Artificial selection on flowering time was based on the number of days from the end of the vernalization treatment to first flower. For each base population, the earliest flowering 20% (E), the latest flowering 20% (L) and a random control group 20% (C) were used to produce six selection lines: one ...
... Artificial selection on flowering time was based on the number of days from the end of the vernalization treatment to first flower. For each base population, the earliest flowering 20% (E), the latest flowering 20% (L) and a random control group 20% (C) were used to produce six selection lines: one ...
Motoo Kimura
... of research at Iowa State, with its emphasis on subdivision of epistatic variance. Finding little interest there in stochastic models, he wrote asking to work with me at the University of Wisconsin.I gladly accepted and he came to Wisconsin early in the summerof 1954. Before the summer was over, he ...
... of research at Iowa State, with its emphasis on subdivision of epistatic variance. Finding little interest there in stochastic models, he wrote asking to work with me at the University of Wisconsin.I gladly accepted and he came to Wisconsin early in the summerof 1954. Before the summer was over, he ...
- Wiley Online Library
... expected to locally reduce species diversity because they challenge the maintenance of species populations in local communities. Theoretically, population persistence may rely on the levels of phenotypic plasticity, dispersal or genetic adaptations. However, environmental changes are often so drasti ...
... expected to locally reduce species diversity because they challenge the maintenance of species populations in local communities. Theoretically, population persistence may rely on the levels of phenotypic plasticity, dispersal or genetic adaptations. However, environmental changes are often so drasti ...
The role of the genetic counsellor: a systematic review of
... We initially conducted a search of five relevant electronic databases: Medline, CINAHL, SocIndex, AMED and PsychInfo. Following an initial ad hoc search to determine the relevant search terms, we used the following search terms: ‘genetic counsellor’ or ‘genetic counsellor’ and ‘role’ or ‘task’ or ‘r ...
... We initially conducted a search of five relevant electronic databases: Medline, CINAHL, SocIndex, AMED and PsychInfo. Following an initial ad hoc search to determine the relevant search terms, we used the following search terms: ‘genetic counsellor’ or ‘genetic counsellor’ and ‘role’ or ‘task’ or ‘r ...
Social semantics: how useful has group selection been?
... those neighbours tend to be relatives. However, Hamilton (1971, 1975) later realized that things might not be that simple, as population viscosity would also keep relatives together to compete, which would select against cooperation. The question is, what the relative importance of these opposing fo ...
... those neighbours tend to be relatives. However, Hamilton (1971, 1975) later realized that things might not be that simple, as population viscosity would also keep relatives together to compete, which would select against cooperation. The question is, what the relative importance of these opposing fo ...
Epigenetics for behavioral ecologists
... expression (Figure 1) and may vary in state between individuals with different environmental histories. In theory, epialleles could be used as proxies for behavioral phenotypes generated by environmental variation. If heritable epigenetic variation plays a role in adaptation, then local differences ...
... expression (Figure 1) and may vary in state between individuals with different environmental histories. In theory, epialleles could be used as proxies for behavioral phenotypes generated by environmental variation. If heritable epigenetic variation plays a role in adaptation, then local differences ...
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... • Culture is the shared values, norms, symbols, language, objects, and way of life that is passed on from one generation to the next. • Values are defined standards of what is good, bad, desirable, or undesirable for ourselves and others. • In addition to culture, humans have biological needs, which ...
... • Culture is the shared values, norms, symbols, language, objects, and way of life that is passed on from one generation to the next. • Values are defined standards of what is good, bad, desirable, or undesirable for ourselves and others. • In addition to culture, humans have biological needs, which ...
Chapter 17 Processes of Evolution
... • Genetic drift – Example: Allele X occurs at a 10% frequency • In a population of 10, only one person carries the allele, and if that person dies, the allele is lost • In a population of 100, all 10 people who carry the allele would have to die for the allele to be lost ...
... • Genetic drift – Example: Allele X occurs at a 10% frequency • In a population of 10, only one person carries the allele, and if that person dies, the allele is lost • In a population of 100, all 10 people who carry the allele would have to die for the allele to be lost ...
1 what is anthropology? - McGraw Hill Higher Education
... about proper and improper behavior. These traditions answer such questions as: How should we do things? How do we make 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 i ...
... about proper and improper behavior. These traditions answer such questions as: How should we do things? How do we make 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 i ...
36 The Roots of Narcissus: Old and New Models of the Evolution of
... specific gene for narcissism, and then provide an overview of the various ways that researchers have started thinking about how genetic and environ mental factors work together to influence the devel opment of narcissism. In particular, we cover three explanations for the origin of narcis ...
... specific gene for narcissism, and then provide an overview of the various ways that researchers have started thinking about how genetic and environ mental factors work together to influence the devel opment of narcissism. In particular, we cover three explanations for the origin of narcis ...
Baldwinian Accounts of Language Evolution
... from the perspective of this nature–nurture debate. Having said that, a number of phenomena that occur during language acquisition are quite puzzling when one tries to determine what parts of language acquisition are innate or attributed to postnatal learning. Mainly from its methodological restrict ...
... from the perspective of this nature–nurture debate. Having said that, a number of phenomena that occur during language acquisition are quite puzzling when one tries to determine what parts of language acquisition are innate or attributed to postnatal learning. Mainly from its methodological restrict ...
The Inductive Theory of Natural Selection
... not every detail of life can be explained by those simple principles. But Darwin took the stance that, when major patterns of nature could not be explained by selection and descent with modification, it was a failure on his part to see clearly, and he had to work harder. No one else in Darwin’s time ...
... not every detail of life can be explained by those simple principles. But Darwin took the stance that, when major patterns of nature could not be explained by selection and descent with modification, it was a failure on his part to see clearly, and he had to work harder. No one else in Darwin’s time ...
Direct and indirect consequences of meiotic recombination
... the biased transmission of non-recombinogenic alleles over recombinogenic ones in hotspots of recombination [19]. The third, which we term ‘indel drive’, refers to the biased transmission of either the shorter or longer allele of an indel during meiosis. In addition to this, the contentious possibil ...
... the biased transmission of non-recombinogenic alleles over recombinogenic ones in hotspots of recombination [19]. The third, which we term ‘indel drive’, refers to the biased transmission of either the shorter or longer allele of an indel during meiosis. In addition to this, the contentious possibil ...
Canalization, Cryptic Variation, and Developmental Buffering: A
... assumption for most theoretical work (and statistical models) was that a very large number of loci, each with small (additive) effects, was responsible for trait expression. From this work, several models for the maintenance of genetic variation developed, such as mutation–selection balance, balanci ...
... assumption for most theoretical work (and statistical models) was that a very large number of loci, each with small (additive) effects, was responsible for trait expression. From this work, several models for the maintenance of genetic variation developed, such as mutation–selection balance, balanci ...