A quantitative analysis of intensification in the ethnographic record.
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DOI: 10.1038/s41562-021-01120-w
Abstract: The intensification of food production plays a central role in the evolution of complex human societies. However, it is unclear whether the standard model of intensification is theoretically or empirically justified. This leaves social scientists… read more here.
Keywords: niche construction; model; ethnographic record; intensification ... See more keywords
Re‐sewing the Sewn: An Ethnographic Record of Repair and Reuse of Sewn‐plank River Boats in Goa, India
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DOI: 10.1111/1095-9270.12369
Abstract: Abstract The tradition of fastening planked boats using sewing is characteristic of the Indian Ocean region. Despite known disadvantages of sewn boats, including that perishable materials need regular maintenance and repair, operators of boats used… read more here.
Keywords: ethnographic record; repair reuse; record repair; sewing sewn ... See more keywords