Abstract
Studies of ritual and symbolic behavior look at the signifying practices and expressive actions that underpin both peace and violence. An emphasis is therefore placed on symbols and communication practices and the contexts within which they operate. Two broad theoretical traditions can be identified, one rooted in evolutionary biology and the other in cultural theory. In this article, greater attention is given to elucidating this cultural strand, with biological understandings used as a counterpoint.
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