Anthropologists Once Thought,erroneously,that Domestication Would Happen Almost Automatically Once People

question 25

Short Answer

Anthropologists once thought,erroneously,that domestication would happen almost automatically once people gained sufficient knowledge of plants and animals.How has their view changed?

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Definitions:

Bushel of Wheat

A measure of volume used in the U.S. to quantify agricultural commodities, equivalent to approximately 35.24 liters.

VMPL Curve

A graphical representation showing the value of the marginal product of labor, which changes as more labor is employed.

Technological Advance

The development and application of new technologies or improvements in existing technologies, leading to greater efficiency or new capabilities.

Marginal Product

The increase in output that arises from an additional unit of input, holding all other inputs constant.