Changes in population pressure in archaeological explanation

Changes in population pressure, resulting from increased or decreased population density in relation to land and resources, can be usefully considered as a causal factor in producing many of the phenomena studied by archaeologists. This seems to be true in both food-extracting and food-producing soc...

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Published in:World archaeology 1972-06, Vol.4 (1), p.5-18
Main Author: Smith, Philip E. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Archaeology
Cultural anthropology
Demography
Food security
Land use
Natural resources
Paleoanthropology
Population density
Population dynamics
Population growth
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Summary:Changes in population pressure, resulting from increased or decreased population density in relation to land and resources, can be usefully considered as a causal factor in producing many of the phenomena studied by archaeologists. This seems to be true in both food-extracting and food-producing societies, and is linked to land use and labour input. A number of possible cases are suggested here, and the implications for archaeological interpretation are discussed.
ISSN:0043-8243
1470-1375
DOI:10.1080/00438243.1972.9979517