Evolution & Human Behavior
Volume 25, Issue 6 , Pages 379-393 , November 2004

False friends are worse than bitter enemies: “Altruistic” punishment of in-group members

Received 9 April 2004 ,Revised 3 August 2004

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doi: 10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2004.08.001

Evolution & Human Behavior
Volume 25, Issue 6 , Pages 379-393 , November 2004