Throughout the Paleolithic Age, the Human Population Had Been Small

question 9

Essay

Throughout the Paleolithic Age, the human population had been small and relatively stable.With the shift from food gathering to food production, however, populations grew exponentially over a period of time.As modern humanity continues to exploit the environment with more efficient methods of agriculture and other means of food production, are we in danger of overpopulating the earth? Will we once again be subject to the same ecological and natural constraints that balanced the Paleolithic population? Apply the chief characteristics of the Neolithic Revolution to modern-day society and decide whether or not the aforementioned scenarios are plausible.

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Definitions:

Geert Hofstede

A Dutch social psychologist known for his work on cultural dimensions and their impact on business practices.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension describing the extent to which people in a society attempt to cope with anxiety by minimizing uncertainty.

National Culture

The set of shared values, beliefs, and norms that affect the behavior and practices of individuals within a country.

Geert Hofstede

Geert Hofstede is a Dutch social psychologist known for his research on cross-cultural groups and organizations, especially for developing the Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory, which analyzes cultural differences.