| Title | Toward a theory of non-linear transitions from foraging to farming |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2015 |
| Authors | Freeman J, Peeples MA, Anderies JM |
| Journal | Journal of Anthropological Archaeology |
| Volume | 40 |
| Start Page | 109 |
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Simple Model of Farming/Gathering Transition | Model |
| This is a stylised model capturing "the interdependencies of foraging, farming and productivity of an ecosystem" and can be used to "explore alternative scenarios of niche construction and ecological inheritance." The model has two components, forest growth and time allocated to either foraging or farming, coupled together. Three basic model assumptions are 1) individuals are households, 2) households choose to produce either tree seeds or maize and 3) territory is open access. Allocation of... | 06 Oct 2016 |