Social traditions

Lara A. Wood, Andrew Whiten

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Abstract

Social traditions, here defined as displaying inter-group behavioural differences acquired through social learning, have been identified in a number of primate species. Here we review research methods used in the wild and in captivity to identify the presence of both primate social traditions and the necessary social learning mechanisms involved. Moving beyond evidence of the presence of primate social traditions, to their function, longevity, biased transmission, conformity and cumulative nature, allows for the exploration of convergences and divergences between primate and human traditions.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe international encyclopedia of primatology
EditorsAgustín Fuentes
Place of PublicationChichester
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781119179313
ISBN (Print)9780470673379
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Apr 2017

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Wood, L. A., & Whiten, A. (2017). Social traditions. In A. Fuentes (Ed.), The international encyclopedia of primatology Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119179313.wbprim0251
Wood, Lara A. ; Whiten, Andrew. / Social traditions. The international encyclopedia of primatology. editor / Agustín Fuentes. Chichester : John Wiley & Sons, 2017.
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Social traditions. / Wood, Lara A.; Whiten, Andrew.

The international encyclopedia of primatology. ed. / Agustín Fuentes. Chichester : John Wiley & Sons, 2017.

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Wood LA, Whiten A. Social traditions. In Fuentes A, editor, The international encyclopedia of primatology. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. 2017 https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119179313.wbprim0251

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