Thomas Wynn,Frederick L. Coolidge
An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology
An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology
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An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology provides a concise introduction to the epistemological foundations of evolutionary cognitive archaeology, distinguishing between ideational and evolutionary approaches and exploring cognitive phenomena such as memory, technical cognition, spatial cognition, social cognition, art and aesthetics, and symbolism and language. It also presents a brief outline of hominin cognitive evolution from the perspective of evolutionary cognitive archaeology.
Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology is a groundbreaking work that provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the epistemological foundations of evolutionary cognitive archaeology. The book is divided into three sections, each designed to provide a clear and concise understanding of this emerging field.
The first section of the book situates cognitive archaeology within the broader context of archaeological approaches and distinguishes between ideational cognitive archaeology and evolutionary cognitive archaeology. The authors provide a clear and concise explanation of these two approaches, highlighting their respective strengths and weaknesses. They also discuss the importance of considering the cognitive processes of past societies in order to better understand their behavior and cultural practices.
The second section of the book introduces the reader to a diverse range of cognitive phenomena that can be studied using the methods of cognitive archaeology. The authors cover topics such as memory, technical cognition, spatial cognition, social cognition, art and aesthetics, symbolism and language, and provide detailed examples of how these phenomena have been investigated in past research. This section is particularly valuable for students who are interested in exploring the cognitive processes that underlie human behavior and cultural development.
The third section of the book presents a brief outline of hominin cognitive evolution from the perspective of evolutionary cognitive archaeology. The authors divide the archaeological record into three major phases: The Bipedal Apes, The Axe Age, and The Emergence of Modern Thinking. They provide a detailed account of the cognitive developments that occurred during each of these phases and discuss how they contributed to the evolution of human thinking and behavior.
An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology is an essential text for undergraduate students, graduate students, and scholars across the behavioral and social sciences interested in learning about cognitive archaeology. The book's clear and concise writing style makes it accessible to a wide range of readers, and its comprehensive coverage of cognitive phenomena and hominin cognitive evolution provides a solid foundation for further research in this field.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367856953
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