butchery practices
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early history
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fire use
forthcoming
Hunting
ice age
meat
Pleistocene archaeology
Prehistory
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- ISBN 9783884673799
- Dimensions: 210 x 300mm
- Publication Date: 30 Jun 2026
- Publisher: Schnell & Steiner GmbH, Verlag
- Publication City/Country: DE
- Product Form: Hardback
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This volume critically examines the evolution and impact of the "Man the Hunter" paradigm in Pleistocene archaeology. Originally proposed in the 1960s, this framework positioned hunting as the primary driver of human evolution, shaping tool development, social structures, and cognitive abilities. While recent findings, such as those at Schöningen (Germany), have reignited debates about early human hunting capabilities, contemporary research emphasizes a more nuanced understanding of prehistoric life, including diverse subsistence strategies and social roles. The volume brings together contributions that explore various aspects of early human behavior, from hunting and butchery practices to fire use and gender roles, highlighting the complex interplay between biological and cultural evolution. This collection offers fresh perspectives on one of archaeology's most enduring theoretical frameworks.
