complex cultures, population development, population size, theoretical population models

Does Population Size Explain the Evolution of Complex Cultures?

The idea that the size of populations determines their ability to develop complex cultures has been a growing consensus among archaeologists and anthropologists. The logic behind this consensus seems to be sound; however, a new study says it is severely flawed. So using this model, the larger the population is, the higher the probability it ...

Troy Oakes

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