Springer Cultural Phylogenetics in Archaeology - Vol 4

Cultural Phylogenetics: Concepts and Applications in Archaeology explores the use of evolutionary phylogenetic methods within archaeological research. Published by Springer as part of the Interdisciplinary Evolution Research series, this volume examines the potential and challenges of applying evolution-based models to the sociocultural domain. The book is organized into two distinct sections. The first part addresses theoretical and conceptual implications, helping readers understand the questions these methods can answer while reflecting on their specific opportunities and limitations. The second part provides concrete applications through various case studies that address relevant empirical questions in the field. This text serves as a resource for understanding how evolutionary models can be integrated into archaeological study.