Understanding Cultural Transmission in Anthropology: A Critical Synthesis

by Stephen J. Lycett, Sarah E. Johns, Roy F. Ellen

Book Overview

The concept of "cultural transmission" is central to much contemporary anthropological theory, since successful human reproduction through social systems is essential for effective survival and for enhancing the adaptiveness of individual humans and local populations. Yet, what is understood by the phrase and how it might best be studied is highly contested. This book brings together contributions that reflect the current diversity of approaches...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 178238071X
• ISBN13: 9781782380719
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Berghahn Books
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"