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The evolution and development of human social systems requires more than parasite-stress avoidance explanation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2012

Jason Grotuss
Jason Grotuss
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431. [email protected]
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Abstract

Fincher & Thornhill (F&T) present a model of in-group assortative sociality resulting from differing levels of parasite-stress in differing geographical locations in the United States and the world. Their model, while compelling, overlooks some important issues, such as mutualistic associations with parasites that are beneficial to humans and how some religious practices increase parasite risk.

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Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 35 , Issue 2 , April 2012 , pp. 88 - 89
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2012

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