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Stewart, J. R., 2004. Neanderthal–modern human competition? A comparison between the mammals associated with Middle and Upper Palaeolithic industries in Europe during OIS 3. International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, 14 (3-4), pp. 178-189.
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DOI: 10.1002/oa.754
Abstract
The extinction of the Neanderthals is generally believed to be due to interspecific competition with modern humans. This hypothesis is tested using the faunas accompanying Upper and Middle Palaeolithic archaeology in Europe dating to OIS 3 and the start of OIS 2 (60–20 ka BP). The issue is also considered in the light of ecological theory, controlled experiments and field studies of competition between congeneric species. This paper concludes that competition between modern humans and Neanderthals is not easily demonstrated and that if it did exist it need not have caused Neanderthal extinction.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| ISSN: | 1047-482X |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Neanderthals • modern humans • competition • mammals • resources • climate • Oxygen Isotope Stage 3 |
| Subjects: | History > Archaeology Science > Biology and Botany Science > Earth Sciences Geography and Environmental Studies |
| Group: | School of Applied Sciences > Centre for Conservation, Ecology and Environmental Change |
| ID Code: | 17640 |
| Deposited By: | Dr John R. Stewart |
| Deposited On: | 21 Apr 2011 14:32 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Mar 2013 15:43 |
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