{"product_id":"9783319798608","title":"Interdisciplinary Evolution Research: Concepts and Applications in Archaeology","description":"\u003ch1\u003eInterdisciplinary Evolution Research: Concepts and Applications in Archaeology\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eMendoza Straffon, Larissa\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the potential and challenges of implementing evolutionary phylogenetic methods in archaeological research, by discussing key concepts and presenting concrete applications of these approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe volume is divided into two parts: The first covers the theoretical and conceptual implications of using evolution-based models in the sociocultural domain, illustrates the sorts of questions that these methods can help answer, and invites the reader to reflect on the opportunities and limitations of these perspectives. The second part comprises case studies that address relevant empirical issues, such as inferring patterns and rates of cultural transmission, detecting selective pressures in cultural evolution, and explaining the nature of cultural variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will appeal to archaeologists interested in applying evolutionary thinking and inferential methods to their field, and to anyone interested in cultural evolution studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2018-03-30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783319798608\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-319-25928-4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 202\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45383402750092,"sku":"9783319798608","price":161.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783319798608.jpg?v=1779580462","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783319798608","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}