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Elsevier Late Quaternary Climate Change and Human Adaptation

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Explore the complex history of human survival in the challenging environments of north western China. This academic text provides a deep look into how foraging societies adapted to the deserts, grasslands, and mountains during the last glacial period. For decades, political restrictions limited access to this research, but recent openings have allowed for a new understanding of these ancient lifestyles. This volume examines the transition from Late Paleolithic foraging societies to the development of millet agriculture. It covers the strategies used to navigate extreme environments, including the Tibetan Plateau. Readers will gain insight into the shifts in human behavior caused by climate change and the movement toward settled farming. This book is a significant addition to the Developments in Quaternary Science series, offering updated perspectives on the evolution of human adaptation in arid regions.

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Provides updated research on human foraging strategies in the deserts and grasslands of north western China.

Analyzes the transition from Late Paleolithic foraging societies to the rise of millet agriculture.

Explores how ancient populations utilized the extreme environments of the Tibetan Plateau.

Offers historical context regarding the shift in understanding due to increased access to the region.

Part of the Developments in Quaternary Science series, Volume 9, published by Elsevier Science.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
14 May 2007
Listed Since
13 February 2007

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