Mothers and Others: The Evolutionary Origins of Mutual Understanding
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Written by evolutionary anthropologist Sarah Hrdy, this book explores the unique challenges of human child-rearing and the crucial role of "alloparenting" (care by individuals other than the biological mother) in human evolution. It argues that cooperative breeding fostered the development of our social intelligence and capacity for empathy.
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Sarah Hrdy
Mothers and Others
alloparenting
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"Sarah Hrdy is mentioned in the context of "mothers in ancestral times" and the difficulties of raising children, leading to the concept of "alo parenting" and the need for strong social bonds among women. This book directly addresses these themes."
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