ISSN:
1824-310X
Keywords:
genocide
;
warfare
;
chimpanzee
;
striatum
;
displays
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The striatum which constitutes most of the forebrain of the early lower vertebrates, controls displays, of which aggression is an integral component in ranking, territory, and courtship. The displays persist in all vertebrates, as does the enlarged and modified striatum. Submissive displays controlled killing in conspecific conflicts. Beginning with the growth of the neocortex in mammals during the Cenozoic period, aggression became more complex, culminating in warfare and genocide. Agonistic/submissive display controls may become inoperative in the chimpanzee, which has the critical amount of intelligence required for genocide, as confirmed by the field observations of Goodall and others.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02438975
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