essay

Complex adaptive systems and Southwestern prehistory

understanding complexity in the prehistoric southwest • 16 • Published In 1994 • Pages: 297-339

By: Wills, W. H. (Wirt Henry), Crown, Patricia L., Dean, Jeffrey S., Langton, Christopher G..

Abstract
Wills et al. examine the theories that pertain to agricultural strategies, land use, resource depletion, population density, aggregation, and mobility. The archaeological data is then consulted to see if the theories explain the data.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Settlement patterns
Exploitative activities
Tillage
Exchange and transfers
Internal migration
Population
tradition
Early Anasazi
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2011
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
1800-700 BP (AD 200-1300)
Coverage Place
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, United States
Notes
W. H. Wills, Patricia L. Crown, Jeffrey S. Dean, and Christopher G. Langton
Includes bibliographical references (p. 328-339)
LCCN
94006317
LCSH
Indians of North America--Southwest, New--Antiquities--Computer simulation
Adaptation (Biology)--Mathematical models
Archaeology--Southwest, New--Methodology
Southwest, New--Antiquities