title: Group-level expression encoded in the individual.
abstract: Smaldino proposes a conceptual extension to the theory of cultural evolution to include emergent group-level traits as a unit of selection. It is important to recognize the role that group-level traits have played in the evolution of human culture. However, the emergent group-level trait of division of labor provides an illustrative example that is implementable within the existing framework of cMLS theory and may not even need a departure from the standard model.
authors: Open University,Centre for Childhood,Learning and Development,Milton Keynes MK7 6AA,UK.paul.ibbotson@open.ac.ukhttp://www.open.ac.uk/education-and-languages/main/people/paul.ibbotson.
authors: Paul
authors: P
authors: Ibbotson
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003468:Cultural Evolution; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D012641:Selection, Genetic