Julian Thomas - The Birth of Neolithic Britain: An Interpretive Account. xi+508 pages, 105 figures. 2013. Oxford: Oxford University Press; ISBN 978-0-19-968196-9 hardback (original) (raw)

Julian Thomas's "The Birth of Neolithic Britain" offers a significant interpretive account of the transition from hunting-gathering to farming in Neolithic Britain, positioning itself within the broader discourse of interpretive archaeology. The book critiques conventional narratives and emphasizes a multifaceted understanding of neolithisation, integrating perspectives from philosophy, anthropology, and social sciences. Despite its contributions, the review notes some limitations regarding the integration of recent archaeogenetic data and the influence of climate change on demographic shifts, suggesting room for further exploration of these dimensions in relation to Neolithic studies.