Hector Qirko
Biographic Data
| ID | 128579 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Hector Qirko |
| GIVEN NAMES | Hector |
| FAMILY NAME | Qirko |
| SIGNATURE | QIRKO H |
| AFFILIATIONS | College of Charleston |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6272-5889 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1996 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The Role of Culture in Evolutionary Theories of Human Cooperation
Evolutionarily-minded scholars working on the most puzzling aspects of human cooperation-one-shot, anonymous interactions among non-kin where reputational information is not available-can be roughly divided into two camps. In the first, researchers argue for the existence of evolved capacities for genuinely altruistic human cooperation, and in their models emphasize the role of intergroup competition and selection, as well as group norms and mark…
Saving “Little Sister”
Conservation problems are increasing in number and severity worldwide, as is the need for contributions to fund potential remedies. For this reason, the use of marketing techniques that appeal to diverse audiences, especially ones not committed to specific conservation initiatives, is particularly important. We report results of a test of the potential effectiveness of kinship appeals, or messages elements that describe non-human species as kin t…
Dumb” Performance as a Marker of Authenticity
Musical authenticity is impossible to demonstrate objectively but is instead agreed-upon in group contexts through markers that form the basis for defining musical genres (type authenticity) and for evaluating works and artists as expressively honest (expressive authenticity). This paper explores the concept of “dumb” performance or sound as an authenticity marker in the production of Nashville roots/Americana music. Interviews with music profess…
An evolutionary argument for unconscious personal death unawareness
There is strong experimental evidence that reminders of personal death influence individuals' attitudes and behaviours. However, there is less support for the typically underlying hypothesis of 'death denial', which holds that terror resulting from the awareness of personal mortality is addressed through a variety of psychological and cultural defences. This paper suggests it is evolutionarily more plausible that humans are unconsciously unaware …
Race and Rhythm in Rock and Roll
This chapter argues that contrary to conventional wisdom and the views of many scholars and critics, rock and roll’s most important rhythmic elements are derived from a complex blend of African, American, and European musical traditions. There is therefore no objective support for racialized characterizations of the “beat” that often serve, however unintentionally, to perpetuate stereotypes in discussions of both the genre and American popular mu…
Consumer Authentication of Popular Music in the Global Postmodern
Determining if music and the artists who produce it belong in a particular popular music genre is accomplished socially, not musically, and this paper explores the role that consumers play in the process. It begins by reviewing theory and research on authenticating criteria and on the relationship of authentication to identity. It then explores the effects of globalization and postmodernity on popular music authentication through analyses of prin…
Induced Altruism in Religious, Military, and Terrorist Organizations
Human altruism in non-kin, unreciprocated contexts is difficult to understand in evolutionary terms. However, neo-Darwinian theories remain a potentially useful means of illuminating this behavior. In particular, induced altruism, wherein cues of genetic relatedness are manipulated to elicit costly behaviors for the benefit of non-kin, appears highly relevant. This article reviews cross-cultural data on several examples of extremely costly altrui…
Fictive Kinship and Induced Altruism
Relationships with family are important to our emotional health and can play a significant role in our social success. We need our families and yet frequently have a great difficulty understanding them. 'The Oxford Handbook of Evolutionary Family Psychology' focuses on the reasons underlying family behavior and how a greater understanding of these factors can help us to better understand our own family behaviours
The Evolution of Mind
The Evolution of Mind. Steven W. Gangestad and Jeffry A. Simpson, eds. New York: Guilford Press 2007; 448 pp
The Institutional Maintenance of Celibacy
An evolutionary perspective on maladaptive traits and cultural conformity
The problem of maladaptive cultural traits is explored through the notion of adaptive psychological mechanisms. It is suggested that the theory of a specific conformity mechanism is plausible, supported by multidisciplinary data, and helpful in explaining the proliferation and persistence of human maladaptive behavior. © 1996 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
An evolutionary perspective on maladaptive traits and cultural conformity
The problem of maladaptive cultural traits is explored through the notion of adaptive psychological mechanisms. It is suggested that the theory of a specific conformity mechanism is plausible, supported by multidisciplinary data, and helpful in explaining the proliferation and persistence of human maladaptive behavior. © 1996 Wiley-Liss, Inc
Diverse Views on Diversity; Diversity in Organization
The Institutional Maintenance of Celibacy
Fictive Kinship and Induced Altruism
Relationships with family are important to our emotional health and can play a significant role in our social success. We need our families and yet frequently have a great difficulty understanding them. 'The Oxford Handbook of Evolutionary Family Psychology' focuses on the reasons underlying family behavior and how a greater understanding of these factors can help us to better understand our own family behaviours
Consumer Authentication of Popular Music in the Global Postmodern
Determining if music and the artists who produce it belong in a particular popular music genre is accomplished socially, not musically, and this paper explores the role that consumers play in the process. It begins by reviewing theory and research on authenticating criteria and on the relationship of authentication to identity. It then explores the effects of globalization and postmodernity on popular music authentication through analyses of prin…
Dumb” Performance as a Marker of Authenticity
Musical authenticity is impossible to demonstrate objectively but is instead agreed-upon in group contexts through markers that form the basis for defining musical genres (type authenticity) and for evaluating works and artists as expressively honest (expressive authenticity). This paper explores the concept of “dumb” performance or sound as an authenticity marker in the production of Nashville roots/Americana music. Interviews with music profess…
An evolutionary perspective on maladaptive traits and cultural conformity
The problem of maladaptive cultural traits is explored through the notion of adaptive psychological mechanisms. It is suggested that the theory of a specific conformity mechanism is plausible, supported by multidisciplinary data, and helpful in explaining the proliferation and persistence of human maladaptive behavior. © 1996 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
An evolutionary perspective on maladaptive traits and cultural conformity
The problem of maladaptive cultural traits is explored through the notion of adaptive psychological mechanisms. It is suggested that the theory of a specific conformity mechanism is plausible, supported by multidisciplinary data, and helpful in explaining the proliferation and persistence of human maladaptive behavior. © 1996 Wiley-Liss, Inc
Diverse Views on Diversity; Diversity in Organization
The Institutional Maintenance of Celibacy
The Evolution of Mind
The Evolution of Mind. Steven W. Gangestad and Jeffry A. Simpson, eds. New York: Guilford Press 2007; 448 pp
Fictive Kinship and Induced Altruism
Relationships with family are important to our emotional health and can play a significant role in our social success. We need our families and yet frequently have a great difficulty understanding them. 'The Oxford Handbook of Evolutionary Family Psychology' focuses on the reasons underlying family behavior and how a greater understanding of these factors can help us to better understand our own family behaviours
Race and Rhythm in Rock and Roll
This chapter argues that contrary to conventional wisdom and the views of many scholars and critics, rock and roll’s most important rhythmic elements are derived from a complex blend of African, American, and European musical traditions. There is therefore no objective support for racialized characterizations of the “beat” that often serve, however unintentionally, to perpetuate stereotypes in discussions of both the genre and American popular mu…
Consumer Authentication of Popular Music in the Global Postmodern
Determining if music and the artists who produce it belong in a particular popular music genre is accomplished socially, not musically, and this paper explores the role that consumers play in the process. It begins by reviewing theory and research on authenticating criteria and on the relationship of authentication to identity. It then explores the effects of globalization and postmodernity on popular music authentication through analyses of prin…
Induced Altruism in Religious, Military, and Terrorist Organizations
Human altruism in non-kin, unreciprocated contexts is difficult to understand in evolutionary terms. However, neo-Darwinian theories remain a potentially useful means of illuminating this behavior. In particular, induced altruism, wherein cues of genetic relatedness are manipulated to elicit costly behaviors for the benefit of non-kin, appears highly relevant. This article reviews cross-cultural data on several examples of extremely costly altrui…
An evolutionary argument for unconscious personal death unawareness
There is strong experimental evidence that reminders of personal death influence individuals' attitudes and behaviours. However, there is less support for the typically underlying hypothesis of 'death denial', which holds that terror resulting from the awareness of personal mortality is addressed through a variety of psychological and cultural defences. This paper suggests it is evolutionarily more plausible that humans are unconsciously unaware …
Dumb” Performance as a Marker of Authenticity
Musical authenticity is impossible to demonstrate objectively but is instead agreed-upon in group contexts through markers that form the basis for defining musical genres (type authenticity) and for evaluating works and artists as expressively honest (expressive authenticity). This paper explores the concept of “dumb” performance or sound as an authenticity marker in the production of Nashville roots/Americana music. Interviews with music profess…
Saving “Little Sister”
Conservation problems are increasing in number and severity worldwide, as is the need for contributions to fund potential remedies. For this reason, the use of marketing techniques that appeal to diverse audiences, especially ones not committed to specific conservation initiatives, is particularly important. We report results of a test of the potential effectiveness of kinship appeals, or messages elements that describe non-human species as kin t…
The Role of Culture in Evolutionary Theories of Human Cooperation
Evolutionarily-minded scholars working on the most puzzling aspects of human cooperation-one-shot, anonymous interactions among non-kin where reputational information is not available-can be roughly divided into two camps. In the first, researchers argue for the existence of evolved capacities for genuinely altruistic human cooperation, and in their models emphasize the role of intergroup competition and selection, as well as group norms and mark…
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