Simon Underdown
Biographic Data
| ID | 3833002 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Simon Underdown |
| GIVEN NAMES | Simon |
| FAMILY NAME | Underdown |
| SIGNATURE | UNDERDOWN S |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 14 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Tradition, technical choice and cultural evolution: Integrating theories in a case study of el-Khiam points from the early Neolithic of the southern Levant.
How can the gap between cultural evolutionary theory and the analysis of how tools were made by prehistoric artisans be effectively bridged? In a study of chipped stone el-Khiam points from the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A in the Levant, we integrate concepts of technological choice with approaches from cultural evolution to explore prehistoric learning environments and pathways of cultural transmission. The results of an attribute analysis of points …
Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology
Biological anthropology is a subject that draws from a remarkably diverse range of sciences to explore the biological aspects of humanity. However, it is unique in its focus on the interplay between biological and cultural adaptations. Similarly, many branches of science can be said to be “doing” biological anthropology today even if they don't use or recognize the word. This is perhaps the biggest difference between biological and social anthrop…
Some Observations on ‘The Neanderthals: A Social Synthesis’ with a response from Davies & Underdown
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The Neanderthals: A Social Synthesis
The Neanderthals have long fascinated archaeologists and anthropologists alike. Similarity to us coupled with clear differences has produced endless theorizing. This article reviews the background to such ideas. It examines the current lines of thought about Neanderthals and explores the validity of the conclusions. The ultimate aim is the construction of a social synthesis, a solid foundation upon which the validity of inferences regarding Neand…
The Neanderthals: A Social Synthesis
The Neanderthals have long fascinated archaeologists and anthropologists alike. Similarity to us coupled with clear differences has produced endless theorizing. This article reviews the background to such ideas. It examines the current lines of thought about Neanderthals and explores the validity of the conclusions. The ultimate aim is the construction of a social synthesis, a solid foundation upon which the validity of inferences regarding Neand…
Some Observations on ‘The Neanderthals: A Social Synthesis’ with a response from Davies & Underdown
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
Some Observations on ‘The Neanderthals: A Social Synthesis’ with a response from Davies & Underdown
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
The Neanderthals: A Social Synthesis
The Neanderthals have long fascinated archaeologists and anthropologists alike. Similarity to us coupled with clear differences has produced endless theorizing. This article reviews the background to such ideas. It examines the current lines of thought about Neanderthals and explores the validity of the conclusions. The ultimate aim is the construction of a social synthesis, a solid foundation upon which the validity of inferences regarding Neand…
Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology
Biological anthropology is a subject that draws from a remarkably diverse range of sciences to explore the biological aspects of humanity. However, it is unique in its focus on the interplay between biological and cultural adaptations. Similarly, many branches of science can be said to be “doing” biological anthropology today even if they don't use or recognize the word. This is perhaps the biggest difference between biological and social anthrop…
Tradition, technical choice and cultural evolution: Integrating theories in a case study of el-Khiam points from the early Neolithic of the southern Levant.
How can the gap between cultural evolutionary theory and the analysis of how tools were made by prehistoric artisans be effectively bridged? In a study of chipped stone el-Khiam points from the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A in the Levant, we integrate concepts of technological choice with approaches from cultural evolution to explore prehistoric learning environments and pathways of cultural transmission. The results of an attribute analysis of points …
Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology (4 works) · History (3 works) · Anthropology (2 works) · Cognition (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Anthropology of art (1 works) · Applied anthropology (1 works) · Archaeology (1 works)