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Human social evolution : the foundational works of Richard D. Alexander

by Kyle Summers, Bernard J. Crespi

This collection presents foundational papers on human social evolution and behaviour, applying Darwinian principles to analyse complex social systems. Accompanying introductions by scholars explore the historical impact and contemporary relevance of these theories.

Accession 12139 ISBN 9780199791750 Publisher Oxford University Press
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