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Evolutionary research in archaeology is pursued around the globe and offers significant contributions to our understanding of human bio-cultural history, adaptation, and diversity. More specifically, evolutionary studies in archaeology are offering advanced contributions on the study of phenomena as diverse as technological change, demography, migration, subsistence variability, social relationships, and human cognition. This chapter provides an introduction to the Handbook of Evolutionary Research in Archaeology and in so doing provides a broad overview of the history of the field and its major contributions and contemporary discussions.

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