Evolutionary Archaeology: Methodological Issues

Teltser, Patrice A.

ISBN 10: 0816514615 / ISBN 13: 9780816514618

Published by University of Arizona Press, 1994

Publisher: University of Arizona PressDate of Publication: 1995Binding: hardcoverEdition: 1995 editionCondition: FineDescription: This book, with original Dust Jacket is in Beautiful Condition! Fine, Crisp, and Clean with no writing, soiling, or tears. The Dust Jacket is also excellent with no chips or tears. The book and DJ appear just about as New. Seller Inventory # 005081

Synopsis:

What is the role of neo-Darwinian evolution in explaining variation in prehistoric behavior? Evolutionary Archaeology, a collection of nine papers from a variety of contributors, is the first book-length treatment of the evolutionists' position.
Evolutionary archaeologists argue that Darwinian natural selection acts on human behavior, resulting in the persistence of alternative human behaviors and the material products of those behaviors. The contributors all address the methodological requirements of evolutionary theory as it may apply to the nature of archaeological data. Several contributors evaluate the methodological implications of basic evolutionary principles, including the structure of explanations, the units of evolution and analysis, and measurement of information transmission. Others explore the role of specific analytic approaches such as seriation, raw material sourcing, and comparative and engineering analyses. Still others confront the issue of reformulating archaeological problems from the point of view of evolutionary theory.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Evolutionary Archaeology: Methodological ...
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Used: Like New