{"product_id":"9780226712123","title":"Not by Genes Alone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot by Genes Alone\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a compelling exploration of how culture and social structures influence human evolution, challenging the long-standing notion that genetic inheritance is the sole driver of our development. Authored by acclaimed scholars Peter J. Richerson and Robert Boyd, this work invites readers to reconsider the interplay between biology and culture in shaping human behaviour and societal norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors delve into the mechanisms of cultural evolution, positing that learned behaviours, social practices, and shared knowledge are equally vital in the story of human progress. Through a blend of theoretical insights and empirical evidence, Richerson and Boyd illustrate how cultural transmission acts as a mechanism that can both complement and contradict genetic evolution. This synthesis of ideas provides a fresh perspective on humanity's past and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Readers Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEngaging narrative that balances complex ideas with accessible language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRich with examples from anthropology, sociology, and evolutionary biology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProvokes thought about the role of culture in modern society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for students and enthusiasts of evolutionary biology, anthropology, and sociology, as well as anyone intrigued by the dynamic relationship between culture and evolution. Readers who enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eCulture and the Evolutionary Process\u003c\/strong\u003e by the same authors will find this work equally enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A pivotal text that redefines the conversation around evolution and culture.\" – Academic Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"The University of Chicago Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56228633018700,"sku":"9780226712123","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780226712123_410a0030-8b76-41b5-82fa-36f366cf878c.webp?v=1765656028","url":"https:\/\/foxandfablebooksellers.com\/de-eu\/products\/9780226712123","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}