Category Archives: Cultural development

The Oxford Handbook of Human Development and Culture

Posted on September 20, 2017 by

The Oxford Handbook of Human Development and Culture provides a comprehensive synopsis of theory and research on human development, with every chapter drawing together findings from cultures around the world. This includes a focus on cultural diversity within nations, cultural … Continue reading →

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Population Size does not explain Past Changes in Cultural Complexity

Posted on April 6, 2016 by

Archaeologists have long tried to understand why cultural complexity often changed in prehistory. Recently, a series of highly influential formal models have suggested that demography is the key factor. According to these models, the size of a population determines its … Continue reading →

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The Cultural Nature of Human Development

Posted on March 23, 2016 by

Three-year-old Kwara’ae children in Oceania act as caregivers of their younger siblings, but in the UK, it is an offense to leave a child under age 14 years without adult supervision. In the Efe community in Zaire, infants routinely use … Continue reading →

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Wired for Culture: The Natural History of Human Cooperation

Posted on February 8, 2016 by

What explains the staggering diversity of cultures in the world? Why are there so many languages, even within small areas? Why do we rejoice in rituals and wrap ourselves in flags? In Wired for Culture Mark Pagel, the world’s leading … Continue reading →

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