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OverviewThis book provides an interdisciplinary theory that challenges traditional sociology by its superior ability to explain the irrational or unplanned aspects of culture, and it reveals that our society is not as rational as we would like to believe. The reader receives a comprehensive overview of cultural selection theory, including the history of the theory and the many different schools of thought, as well as an explanation of the nuts and bolts of cultural selection and the different selection mechanisms. Furthermore, the author introduces the new paradigm-breaking cultural r/k theory - a theory which reveals causal connections between religion, politics, ethics, art, and sexual behavior; and which can explain such diverse phenomena as the fall of Rome, the advent of rock music in the late Soviet Union, and the anti-pornography movement in contemporary USA. The attraction of this theory lies in its impressive explanatory power and its usefulness for making predictions. Unlike some elaborate mathematical treatises, this book maintains a down-to-earth theory with the main focus on the explanation of real world phenomena, including religion, politics, music, art, architecture, clothing fashion, sexual behavior, sport, and play. It thereby provides a solid foundation on which to base further research in many areas of human culture, including anthropology, archaeology, political and religious history, art, social psychology, sexology, peace research and futurology. Full Product DetailsAuthor: A. FogPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1999 Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 0.810kg ISBN: 9789048151738ISBN 10: 9048151732 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 05 December 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. The History of Cultural Selection Theory.- 3. Fundamental Model for Cultural Selection.- 4. Further Development of the Model.- 5. Cultural Selection Throughout the Times.- 6. Demography.- 7. Social Organization Among Baboons.- 8. Sociology of Deviance.- 9. Mass Media.- 10. Sexual Behavior.- 11. Art.- 12. Play, Games and Sport.- 13. Discussion and Conclusion.- 14. The Future.- 15. Explanation of Words.- 16. Literature.- 17. Keyword Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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