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The Ritual Animal
Imitation and Cohesion in the Evolution of Social Complexity
Book • 2022
This book explores how rituals, through imitation and cohesion, have shaped human societies over thousands of years.
It presents a theory of two 'ritual modes'—rare, traumatic rituals and frequent, daily rituals—that influence group size and cohesion.
The work offers a new paradigm for the social sciences, aiming to address global challenges like extremism and climate change by understanding the role of rituals in fostering cooperation.
It presents a theory of two 'ritual modes'—rare, traumatic rituals and frequent, daily rituals—that influence group size and cohesion.
The work offers a new paradigm for the social sciences, aiming to address global challenges like extremism and climate change by understanding the role of rituals in fostering cooperation.
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Harvey Whitehouse
Surprise Gift: How Inherited Generational Traits Underpin Our Societies, with Harvey Whitehouse
