Hypotheses
- “Cultural traits reflecting degree of technical complexity should show stronger correlations among themselves than cultural traits not reflecting technical complexity” (69-70).McCall, Lauren W. - Cultural adaptations after progressionism, 2009 - 1 Variables
This article challenges ideas of cultural progressionism through an analysis of counting systems. Cultural adaptation in both biotic and abiotic environments is examined, and results suggest that culture adapts to both the human-made environment and the physical environment. The author asserts that “interpreting divergent and convergent behaviors as due to differences and similarities of local environments” is superior to a progressionist approach to cultural change (62).
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author - “[P]opulations in colder or more unstable climates are more likely to store food and thus to count to higher numbers” (71).McCall, Lauren W. - Cultural adaptations after progressionism, 2009 - 2 Variables
This article challenges ideas of cultural progressionism through an analysis of counting systems. Cultural adaptation in both biotic and abiotic environments is examined, and results suggest that culture adapts to both the human-made environment and the physical environment. The author asserts that “interpreting divergent and convergent behaviors as due to differences and similarities of local environments” is superior to a progressionist approach to cultural change (62).
Related Hypotheses Cite More By Author