The Cultural Evolutionist's Handbook

The Cultural Evolutionist’s Handbook is a guide that explores how human cultures develop and change over time using scientific principles. It applies theories from evolution—like variation, adaptation, and natural selection—to cultural practices, beliefs, and technologies. The book helps readers understand why cultures differ, how ideas spread, and how cultural traits evolve similarly to biological traits. It aims to provide a framework for analyzing human history and societal development systematically, emphasizing that culture is dynamic and shaped by various environmental, social, and historical factors, much like biological evolution.