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Style, Function, Transmission: Evolutionary Archaeological Perspectives (Foundations of Archaeological Inquiry),Used
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Darwin's theory of evolutionary descent with modification rests in part on the notion that there is heritable continuity affected by transmission between ancestor and descendant. It is precisely this continuity that allows one to trace hylogenetic histories between fossil taxa of various ages and recent taxa. Darwin was clear that were an analyst to attempt such tracings, then the anatomical characters of choice are those least influenced by natural selection, or what are today referred to as adaptively neutral traits. The transmission of these traits is influenced solely by such mechanisms as drift and not by natural selection.The application of Darwin's theory to archaeological phenomena requires that the theory be retooled to accommodate artifacts. One aspect that has undergone this retooling concerns cultural transmission, the mechanism that affects heritable continuity between cultural phenomena. Archaeologists have long traced what is readily interpreted as heritable continuity between artifacts, but the theory underpinning their tracings is seldom explicit. Thus what have been referred to as artifacts styles underpin such tracings because styles are adaptively neutral. Other traits are referred to as functional.In their introduction to Style, Function, Transmission, Michael OBrien and R. Lee Lyman outline in detail the interrelations of a theory of cultural descent with modification and the concepts of drift, style, and function. The chapters in the volume specifically address the issues of selection and drift and their relation to style and function. In nonpolemic presentations, contributors specify empirical implications of aspects of cultural transmission for evolutionary lineages of artifacts and then present archaeological data for those implications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Style, Function, Transmission'? A: 'Style, Function, Transmission' explores the application of Darwin's theory of evolutionary descent to archaeological artifacts, emphasizing cultural transmission and heritable continuity.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Michael O'Brien and R. Lee Lyman.
- Q: When was 'Style, Function, Transmission' published? A: 'Style, Function, Transmission' was published on March 19, 2003.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Style, Function, Transmission' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in archaeology? A: While the book provides valuable insights, it may be more suitable for readers with some background in archaeology or evolutionary theory.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include cultural transmission, the relationship between style and function, and the implications of selection and drift in archaeology.
- Q: Can this book be useful for understanding artifact styles? A: Yes, the book discusses how artifact styles can reveal heritable continuity and cultural transmission in archaeology.
- Q: What is the item condition for this book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or figures in the book? A: The book primarily focuses on text and concepts; specific details about illustrations or figures would need to be confirmed by reviewing the book directly.