The Origin of War: The Evolution of a Male-coalitional Reproductive Strategy, Volume 1 |
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established between successful conquest of territory, elimination of competitor
groups by means of intimidation or violence, and the development of the male '
gangs' into true 'warrior coalitions'. The amazing cognitive and affectional make-
up ...
established between successful conquest of territory, elimination of competitor
groups by means of intimidation or violence, and the development of the male '
gangs' into true 'warrior coalitions'. The amazing cognitive and affectional make-
up ...
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As long as the members of the coalition do not lose reproductive resources, the
level of deaths among the males will not influence the average success of the
coalition members. Each individual who dies loses, but each survivor gains to the
...
As long as the members of the coalition do not lose reproductive resources, the
level of deaths among the males will not influence the average success of the
coalition members. Each individual who dies loses, but each survivor gains to the
...
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For polyadic male coalitions to evolve, the requirement that 'victory be assured' or
at least very likely, is not as stringent as it may seem. While modern history is full
of surprises, primitive war between small coalitions may be more predictably ...
For polyadic male coalitions to evolve, the requirement that 'victory be assured' or
at least very likely, is not as stringent as it may seem. While modern history is full
of surprises, primitive war between small coalitions may be more predictably ...
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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Concept and Characteristics of War in Primitive Societies | 69 |
Nonhuman Intergroup Agonistic Behavior and Warfare | 143 |
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