Natural selection and human altruism

City University of New York • Published In • Pages: 307 •
By Ostrin, Zvi

Abstract

This dissertation takes a sociobiological approach to examining altruistic behavior in humans. Hypotheses regarding the relationship between individuals and altruistic behaviors are tested and supported by cross-cultural analysis.

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Samples

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HRAF Collection of Ethnography (paper/fiche)

Hypotheses (2)

HypothesisSupported
Altruistic behaviors will be associated with kin and reciprocators.Supported
Altrusitic behavior will not be associated with strangers (non-kin and non-reciprocators)Supported
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