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42 | Why Agriculture? Climate Change and the Origins of Farming ~ Andrea Matranga

On Humans

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Revisiting Human Origins and Agriculture

This chapter critiques the Eurocentric terminology used in archaeology, focusing on historical periods like the Ice Age and Stone Age, while advocating for a more inclusive understanding of human origins. It explores the complex transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agriculture, examining the influence of climate change, environmental factors, and the nuanced processes involved in settling down. Key concepts such as 'consumption smoothing' are introduced to explain how early humans adapted their lifestyles in response to fluctuating food availability and the development of sedentary communities.

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