Bio cultural Evolution and The Human Connection

Bio cultural Evolution and The Human Connection

Title: Bio cultural Evolution and The Human Connection.

Purpose/Goal: Demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts.

Assignment Specific Instructions: After reading the syllabus and Chapter 1 of the text, explain the concepts of: 1)bioculturalism (NOT biculturalism!) ,and 2)interconnectedness(see the section of Chapter 1 entitled “The Human Connection”), and provide an example for each concept. Your answer should be at least 250 words.

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Bio-culturalism refers to a concept that analysis the interactions between biology, culture and human beings. The concept draws references from the research on biological sciences, social sciences and theories such as cybernetics and evolution theory that has already been done. The theory recognizes the interactions that exists between humans both in biological and social capacity and the physical environment which they live. One example of bioculturalism concept was demonstrated by Livinstone (1958) who explained the reason behind prevalence of malaria in African culture. He also explained the genetic…..

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