essay

Surprises, recurring themes, and new questions in the study of the Late Glacial and Early Postglacial

humans at the end of the ice age : the archaeology of the pleistocene-holocene transition • New York • Published In 1996 • Pages: 357-363

By: Jochim, Michael A..

Abstract
This summary chapter of an edited volume presents research questions that may further investigation of human adaptation and culture change by studying the Pleistocene-Holocene transition. There is concern that the emphasis on regional variation evident within the volume chapters only makes it harder to formulate cross-cultural comparisons and generalizations.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Comparative evidence
Sociocultural trends
tradition
Early Paleo-Indian
HRAF PubDate
2017
Region
New World
Sub Region
New World
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2016
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
13,000-8000 BP
Coverage Place
not specified
Notes
Michael A. Jochim
Includes bibliographical references (p. )
LCCN
96008914
LCSH
Paleo-Indians