Neoevolution

Quick meaning: Neoevolution is a noun meaning A model of cultural evolution associated with Leslie White and Julian Steward that seeks to define the forces that cause cultures to change.

Meaning

A model of cultural evolution associated with Leslie White and Julian Steward that seeks to define the forces that cause cultures to change.

More Meanings

1. The elaboration of Darwin's theory of evolution that incorporates knowledge about genetics.
2. Any of various theories, such as intelligent design, that seek to reconcile Darwinian evolution with Christian theology.
3. Any of various theories that examine the alteration or enhancement of humanity as a result of technology and/or cultural adaptation.

Example Sentences

The data document the neoevolution of a unique polygenic character in males.

The phylogenetic adaptive significance of the "' neoevolution" of this tissue type is considered.

Problems with neoevolution and cultural ecology inevitably led to a strong theoretical response both in sociocultural anthropology and archaeology.

That readaptation has involved the incorporation of ideas not given explicit emphasis in neoevolution, the most important of which is systems theory.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include neoevolutionist, culturalism, diffusionism, stadialism, evolutionism, evolutionaries.

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