Welfare, ethnicity, and altruism

Welfare, ethnicity, and altruism

By Frank K. Salter

Book Description

This interdisciplinary exploration brings together leading voices from evolutionary biology, political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, and human ethology to examine one of society's most complex questions: how does ethnic diversity influence our capacity for collective care and generosity?

Drawing from research across industrial and tribal societies, this comprehensive study investigates the intricate relationships between cultural differences and welfare systems. The contributors analyze patterns of cross-ethnic charitable behavior at both national and international levels, offering insights into the biological and social foundations of human cooperation.

What makes this work particularly fascinating is its broad scientific approach, incorporating perspectives from primatology and comparative studies that extend beyond human societies. The inclusion of research on meat-sharing behaviors among chimpanzees provides a unique cross-species lens for understanding altruistic tendencies.

For readers interested in personal growth and understanding human nature, this book offers valuable insights into the forces that shape our social bonds and charitable impulses. It addresses fundamental questions about community, belonging, and our capacity to care for others who may differ from ourselves culturally or ethnically.

The research presented here advances our comprehension of multicultural dynamics, ethnic competition, and the complex interplay between diversity and social cooperation. This scholarly yet accessible work provides a foundation for deeper reflection on how we can build more compassionate and inclusive communities.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)

📄 Length: 341 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore SOCIAL SCIENCE
  • ✓ Explore Sociobiology
  • ✓ Explore Études transculturelles
  • ✓ Discover service as spiritual practice
  • ✓ Explore Altruisme
  • ✓ Explore Public Policy
  • ✓ Explore Human Services
  • ✓ Explore Multiculturele samenlevingen

Topics Covered

SOCIAL SCIENCE Sociobiology Études transculturelles Social Services & Welfare Altruisme Public Policy Human Services Multiculturele samenlevingen Altruism Congrès Multiculturalism Sociobiologie Multiculturalisme Congresses Public welfare Ethnicity Ethnicité POLITICAL SCIENCE Government policy Ethnocentrism Welfare Welzijn Altruïsme Ethnocentrisme Cross-cultural studies Étude transculturelle Politique sociale Aide sociale Etnocentrisme Société multiculturelle

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