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Hierarchy In The Forest: The Evolution Of Egalitarian Behavior,Used
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Are humans by nature hierarchical or egalitarian? Hierarchy in the Forest addresses this question by examining the evolutionary origins of social and political behavior. Christopher Boehm, an anthropologist whose fieldwork has focused on the political arrangements of human and nonhuman primate groups, postulates that egalitarianism is in effect a hierarchy in which the weak combine forces to dominate the strong.The political flexibility of our species is formidable: we can be quite egalitarian, we can be quite despotic. Hierarchy in the Forest traces the roots of these contradictory traits in chimpanzee, bonobo, gorilla, and early human societies. Boehm looks at the loose group structures of huntergatherers, then at tribal segmentation, and finally at presentday governments to see how these conflicting tendencies are reflected.Hierarchy in the Forest claims new territory for biological anthropology and evolutionary biology by extending the domain of these sciences into a crucial aspect of human political and social behavior. This book will be a key document in the study of the evolutionary basis of genuine altruism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Hierarchy in the Forest'? A: 'Hierarchy in the Forest' explores the evolutionary origins of social and political behavior, questioning whether humans are inherently hierarchical or egalitarian.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Hierarchy in the Forest' is Christopher Boehm, an anthropologist known for his fieldwork on political arrangements in human and nonhuman primate groups.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Hierarchy in the Forest' is available in a paperback binding, making it a lightweight and flexible option for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'Hierarchy in the Forest' contain? A: This book consists of 304 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Hierarchy in the Forest' published? A: 'Hierarchy in the Forest' was published on November 2, 2001.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Hierarchy in the Forest' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'Hierarchy in the Forest' falls under the category of Biology, focusing on biological anthropology and evolutionary biology.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the political flexibility of humans, the evolution of egalitarianism, and the examination of social structures in hunter-gatherer and tribal societies.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: 'Hierarchy in the Forest' is suitable for readers interested in anthropology, sociology, and the evolutionary aspects of human behavior.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the evolutionary basis of altruism, the roots of human political behavior, and the dynamics of social hierarchies.