A theory limited in scope and evidence

Elena Miu; Robert Boyd; Peter J. Richerson; Thomas J.H. Morgan

doi:10.1017/S0140525X20000035

A theory limited in scope and evidence

Elena Miu, Robert Boyd, Peter J. Richerson, Thomas J.H. Morgan

Human Evolution and Social Change, School of (SHESC)

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What promised to be a refreshing addition to cumulative cultural evolution, by moving the focus from cultural transmission to technological innovation, falls flat through a lack of thoroughness, explanatory power, and data. A comprehensive theory of cumulative cultural change must carefully integrate all existing evidence in a cohesive multi-level account. We argue that the manuscript fails to do so convincingly.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	e171
Journal	Behavioral and Brain Sciences
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X20000035
State	Published - Aug 10 2020

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Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
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Behavioral Neuroscience

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