How Does Culture Evolve? [PDF]
2024. Chapter in: M. Gelfand, C. Chiu & Y. Hong (Eds.) 10th Volume
of the Annual Series on Advances in Culture and Psychology. New York: Oxford
University PressThis chapter synthesizes evidence from cognitive science, evolutionary theory, anthropology, psychological studies, and computational models for a complex systems inspired theory of creativity, and its role in cultural evolution. Creativity is guided by the global shape of one's integrated network of memories, concepts, and beliefs: one's worldview ...
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The Funding of Research in Social‐Cultural Anthropology at the National Science Foundation [PDF]
, 1987 Stuart Plattner +2 more
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O pewnym „kazachskim” petroglifie i jego „podróży” w czasie i przestrzeni. Refleksja o społecznej adaptacji przeszłości [PDF]
, 2014 Author of the paper discusses social implications of the choice of a prehistoric rock art. image as a graphic symbol of the Institute of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology of the Adam Mickiewicz University. The essay is divided into two parts. The first
Rozwadowski, Andrzej
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What does it mean? Translating anatomical language to engage public audiences
Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.Abstract The language of anatomy, with its roots in Ancient Greek and Roman languages, is complex and unfamiliar to many. Its complexity creates a significant barrier to public knowledge and understanding of anatomy—many members of the public find themselves asking “what does it mean?”, and this can manifest as poor health literacy and outcomes.
Kat A. Sanders, Adam M. Taylor
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Social/Cultural Anthropology: The Death Rituals of Rural Greece, Loring M. Danforth [PDF]
, 1986 Peter Metcalf
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PLEs from virtual ethnography of social web [PDF]
, 2011 This article presents an exploratory research based on the virtual ethnography from an environment of research and learning including new technologies.
Monguet Fierro, José María +2 more
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A limited global perspective on what makes anatomical public engagement good or bad
Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.Abstract Anatomical public engagement has the potential to enhance anatomical literacy and patient–provider communication. However, the lack of consensus on effective practices, ethical considerations, and cultural sensitivities poses challenges for anatomists conducting outreach events.
Victoria Gomez +3 more
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Cognitive Evolution and Religion: Cognition and Religious Evolution
Etnoantropološki Problemi, 2016 This paper presents contemporary cognitive approaches to the evolution of religious beliefs. Arguments are put forward that different types of beliefs, or ‘modes of religiosity’, occur as a result of a number of evolutionary factors (biological, cultural,
Harvey Whitehouse
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Cultural Astronomy and Archaeoastronomy: an Italian Experience [PDF]
Anthropological Notebooks, 2013, year XIX, supplement, pp. 507-513, 2013 A brief review is given of some recent positive developments regarding the reception of archaeoastronomy by the archaeological institutions in Italy. Discussions and problems that are currently going on in this field are also mentioned, such as the separation of the scientific and humanistic disciplines (i.e. the two cultures problem).
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Social/Cultural Anthropology: Humane Development: Participation and Change Among the Sadāma of Ethiopia. John H. Hamer. [PDF]
, 1987 Edgar V. Winans
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