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Note publique d'information : This book explores the potential and challenges of implementing evolutionary phylogenetic
methods in archaeological research, by discussing key concepts and presenting concrete
applications of these approaches. The volume is divided into two parts: The first
covers the theoretical and conceptual implications of using evolution-based models
in the sociocultural domain, illustrates the sorts of questions that these methods
can help answer, and invites the reader to reflect on the opportunities and limitations
of these perspectives. The second part comprises case studies that address relevant
empirical issues, such as inferring patterns and rates of cultural transmission, detecting
selective pressures in cultural evolution, and explaining the nature of cultural variation.
This book will appeal to archaeologists interested in applying evolutionary thinking
and inferential methods to their field, and to anyone interested in cultural evolution
studies