Evolution in Natur und Kultur |
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Editor:
| Gerhardt, Volker Nida-Rümelin, Julian |
Series title: | Humanprojekt Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-3-11-173318-0 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2010 |
Publisher: | De Gruyter, Inc.
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Book Format: | Mixed media product |
List Price: | USD $182.00 |
Book Description:
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Culture is a uniquely human property. Although precursors to cultural practices are found in other animals, these precursors differ in kind from the conditions of human culture that have emerged through evolutionary processes. In order to illuminate the mutual dependence of biological-genetic and cultural evolution, the author investigates technology and the use of tools, as well as the way these abilities are transmitted, in order to understand what properties and abilities separate...
More DescriptionCulture is a uniquely human property. Although precursors to cultural practices are found in other animals, these precursors differ in kind from the conditions of human culture that have emerged through evolutionary processes. In order to illuminate the mutual dependence of biological-genetic and cultural evolution, the author investigates technology and the use of tools, as well as the way these abilities are transmitted, in order to understand what properties and abilities separate human beings from animals.