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Solving global problems requires global cohesion

Whitehouse, H., et al. (2025) New England Journal of Public Policy.

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Against interpretive exclusivism

Whitehouse, H. (2024). Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute.

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Anthropology in action in Vanuatu: Troubleshooting disaster relief in the wake of tropical cyclones Judy and Kevin

Whitehouse, H. & Tanguay, J. (2024). Anthropology in Action.

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Rethinking ritual: How rituals made our world and how they could save it

Whitehouse, H. (2023) Journal of the Royal Anthrological Institute.

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Dying for the group: Towards a general theory of extreme self-sacrifice

Whitehouse, H. (2018) Behavioral and Brain Sciences 42.

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The evolution of extreme cooperation via shared dysphoric experiences

Whitehouse, H., et al. (2017). Nature: Scientific Reports 7.

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Harvey addresses the Humanists UK Convention 2025

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Harvey appeared in episode 4, "Creation," of The Story of God with Morgan Freeman, Sunday, 24 April on National Geographic Channel UK.

Harvey appeared in episode 4, "Creation," of The Story of God with Morgan Freeman, Sunday, 24 April on National Geographic Channel UK.

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