Books by Penny Spikins

Focusing on evidence from northern England, this book addresses the idea of gradual population increase and related concepts of Mesolithic settlements. Critically assessed are both the nature of the archaeological and environmental evidence for Mesolithic adaptations. A possible different approach is suggested, which acknowledges the importance of ecological changes in a large scale model of changing vegetation, but attempting to avoid static and deterministic interpretations.

The first book to combine the idea that our early ancestors did care for one another in an unselfish way with archaeological evidence. It is the evolution of compassionate and emotional thoughts which has shaped us as humans. It allows the reader to see the emotional similarities between themselves and their very early ancestors for the first time.