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A model of long-term population growth with an application to Central West Argentina.

Authors :
Freeman, Jacob
Gil, Adolfo F.
Peralta, Eva A.
Franchetti, Fernando
López, José Manuel
Neme, Gustavo
Source :
PLoS ONE. 8/7/2024, Vol. 19 Issue 8, p1-30. 30p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

We propose an Ideal Specialization Model to help explain the diversity of population growth trajectories exhibited across archaeological regions over thousands of years. The model provides a general set of expectations useful for guiding empirical research, and we provide a concrete example by conducting a preliminary evaluation of three expectations in Central West Argentina. We use kernel density estimates of archaeological radiocarbon, estimates of paleoclimate, and human bone stable isotopes from archaeological remains to evaluate three expectations drawn from the model's dynamics. Based on our results, we suggest that innovations in the production of food and social organization drove demographic transitions and population expansion in the region. The consistency of population expansion in the region positively associates with changes in diet and, potentially, innovations in settlement and social integration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19326203
Volume :
19
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
PLoS ONE
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178888417
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0307703