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Where's the beef? It's less about cooperation, more about conflict

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 February 2005

Laura Betzig
Laura Betzig*
Affiliation:
The Adaptationist Program, 2200 Fuller 806B, Ann Arbor, MI48105
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[email protected]
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Abstract:

Individuals give for two reasons. One is to get a benefit back. The other is to avoid a cost. “Cooperation” theories stress mutual benefits. “Conflict” theories stress costs. Hunters may give up part of their hunt because they get favors back, or because the recipients are stronger than they are and the hunting isn't as good anywhere else.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 27 , Issue 4 , August 2004 , pp. 561 - 562
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2004

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