Michael J. O'Brien Books

This author's research focuses on integrating evolutionary theory into the social sciences, particularly archaeology and anthropology. Their pioneering work in the late 1990s on applying phylogenetic methods in archaeology was initially controversial, but evolutionary theory is now well-established in the field. The author frequently collaborates with other scholars on diverse topics, from Paleoindian occupation of North America to niche construction theory and human learning under uncertainty. Their research offers fresh perspectives for understanding both the past and the present.