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Foundations Of Social Evolution
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This Is A Masterly Theoretical Treatment Of One Of The Central Problems In Evolutionary Biology, The Evolution Of Social Cooperation And Conflict. Steven Frank Tackles The Problem With A Highly Original Combination Of Approaches: Game Theory, Classical Models Of Natural Selection, Quantitative Genetics, And Kin Selection. He Unites These With The Best Of Economic Thought: A Clear Theory Of Model Formation And Comparative Statics, The Development Of Simple Methods For Analyzing Complex Problems, And Notions Of Information And Rationality. Using This Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach, Frank Makes Major Advances In Understanding The Foundations Of Social Evolution.Frank Begins By Developing The Three Measures Of Value Used In Biologymarginal Value, Reproductive Value, And Kin Selection. He Then Combines These Measures Into A Coherent Framework, Providing The First Unified Analysis Of Social Evolution In Its Full Ecological And Demographic Context. Frank Also Extends The Theory Of Kin Selection By Showing That Relatedness Has Two Distinct Meanings. The First Is A Measure Of Information About Social Partners, With Close Affinity To Theories Of Correlated Equilibrium And Bayesian Rationality In Economic Game Theory. The Second Is A Measure Of The Fidelity By Which Characters Are Transmitted To Future Generationsan Extended Notion Of Heritability.Throughout, Frank Illustrates His Methods With Many Examples, Including A Complete Reformulation Of The Theory Of Sex Allocation. The Book Also Provides A Unique Howto Guide For Constructing Models Of Social Behavior. It Is Essential Reading For Evolutionary Biologists And For Economists, Mathematicians, And Others Interested In Natural Selection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Foundations of Social Evolution'? A: The book primarily addresses the evolution of social cooperation and conflict in evolutionary biology using a multidisciplinary approach that combines game theory, natural selection, quantitative genetics, and kin selection.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Foundations of Social Evolution'? A: The author is Steven A. Frank, who integrates economic thought with biological theories to provide a comprehensive analysis of social evolution.
- Q: What kind of theoretical approaches does the book utilize? A: The book utilizes a combination of game theory, classical natural selection models, quantitative genetics, and kin selection, providing a unique framework for understanding social evolution.
- Q: How does the book contribute to the understanding of kin selection? A: Frank extends the theory of kin selection by introducing two distinct meanings of relatedness: one as a measure of information about social partners, and the other related to the fidelity of character transmission across generations.
- Q: Is 'Foundations of Social Evolution' suitable for readers outside of biology? A: Yes, the book is essential reading not only for evolutionary biologists but also for economists, mathematicians, and anyone interested in natural selection and social behavior.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring that it is still readable and valuable for educational purposes.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Foundations of Social Evolution'? A: The book was published on July 1, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does 'Foundations of Social Evolution' have? A: The book contains a total of 280 pages.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does the book include practical examples or guides? A: Yes, the book includes numerous examples and provides a unique 'how-to' guide for constructing models of social behavior.