ISBN: 9781134837311

In this new paperback edition of Early Civilizations of the Old World, Charles Keith Maisels traces the development of some of the earliest and key civilizations in history. In each case … Mehr…

In this new paperback edition of Early Civilizations of the Old World, Charles Keith Maisels traces the development of some of the earliest and key civilizations in history. In each case the ecological and economic background to growth, geographical factors, cross-cultural intersection and the rise of urbanism are examined, explaining how particular forms of social structure and cultural interaction developed from before the Neolithic period to the time of the first civilizations in each area. This volume challenges the traditional assumption of a band-tribe-chiefdom-state sequence and instead demonstrates that large complex societies can flourish without social classes and the state, as dramatically shown by the Indus civilization. Such features as the use of Childe's urban revolution theory as a means of comparison for each emerging civilization and the discussion of the emergence of archaeology as a scientific discipline, make Early Civilizations of the Old World a valuable, innovative and stimulating work.; EPUB; History & Transport > Humamities > General & world history, Taylor and Francis<

2003, ISBN: 9781134837311

'Early Civilizations of the Old World' traces the development of civilization in Egypt, the Levant, Mesopotamia, India and China from before the Neolithic period to the emergence of the S… Mehr…

'Early Civilizations of the Old World' traces the development of civilization in Egypt, the Levant, Mesopotamia, India and China from before the Neolithic period to the emergence of the State. The ecological and economic background to growth, geographical factors, cross-cultural intersection and the rise of urbanism are examined in each case, explaining how particular forms of social structure and cultural interaction developed. In its broad scope and comparative approach this accessible volume is an ideal introduction to the birth of civilization from the Mediterranean to the Far East. This volume challenges the traditional assumption of a band-tribe-chiefdom-state sequence in the development of civilization. It demonstrates that large complex societies can flourish without social classes and the state, as dramatically shown by the Indus civilization, and presents new evolutionary mechanisms. eBook Charles Keith Maisels PDF, Taylor & Francis Ltd., 16.12.2003, Taylor & Francis Ltd., 2003<

2003, ISBN: 9781134837311

'Early Civilizations of the Old World' traces the development of civilization in Egypt, the Levant, Mesopotamia, India and China from before the Neolithic period to the emergence of the S… Mehr…

'Early Civilizations of the Old World' traces the development of civilization in Egypt, the Levant, Mesopotamia, India and China from before the Neolithic period to the emergence of the State. The ecological and economic background to growth, geographical factors, cross-cultural intersection and the rise of urbanism are examined in each case, explaining how particular forms of social structure and cultural interaction developed. In its broad scope and comparative approach this accessible volume is an ideal introduction to the birth of civilization from the Mediterranean to the Far East. This volume challenges the traditional assumption of a band-tribe-chiefdom-state sequence in the development of civilization. It demonstrates that large complex societies can flourish without social classes and the state, as dramatically shown by the Indus civilization, and presents new evolutionary mechanisms. eBook Charles Keith Maisels 16.12.2003, Taylor & Francis Ltd., Taylor & Francis Ltd.<

2003, ISBN: 9781134837311

The Formative Histories of Egypt, The Levant, Mesopotamia, India and China, eBooks, eBook Download (PDF), [PU: Taylor and Francis], Taylor and Francis, 2003

2003, ISBN: 9781134837311

The Formative Histories of Egypt, The Levant, Mesopotamia, India and China, eBook Download (PDF), eBooks, [PU: Taylor and Francis]