Steven Mithen
Steven Mithen | |
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| Born | 16 October 1960 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | BA, MSc, PhD |
| Alma mater | Sheffield University, York University, Cambridge University |
| Known for | Evolution of language, music, and the mind, prehistoric hunter-gatherers and the origins of farming |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Archeology |
| Institutions | University of Reading |
Steven Mithen, FBA, FSA, FSA Scot (born 16 October 1960) is an archaeologist. He is noted for his work on the evolution of language, music and intelligence, prehistoric hunter-gatherers, and the origins of farming. He is professor of early prehistory at the University of Reading.