Does cultural evolution need matriliny?

Authors
Knight, C
Citation
C. Knight, Does cultural evolution need matriliny?, BEHAV BRAIN, 24(2), 2001, pp. 339
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
BEHAVIORAL AND BRAIN SCIENCES
ISSN journal
0140525X → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0140-525X(200104)24:2<339:DCENM>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Cetacean cultural transmission is associated with lengthened postmenopausal life histories and relatively stable matrilineal social structures. Althou gh Homo erectus was not marine adapted, broadly comparable selection pressu res, life history profiles, and social structures can be inferred.