29th June 2011, 01:23 PM
My understanding is that evolutionary archaeology effectively denies that 'culture' develops through the imperative of man alone and is subject to the same forces that determine evolution i.e the complex form of the simplistic term 'survival of the fittest' and survival on demand. The latter as you say Gwyl is 'what we do on a day to day basis'.....Still can't see why the new book suggests that the two theories are incompatible....oh well another mystery to ponder in the wee small hours or after a good few drinks!!
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