Emergent Complexity: The Evolution of Intermediate Societies

by Jeanne E. Arnold (Editor)

Nine studies bring a variety of empirical bases, theoretical perspectives, and concerns to bear on societies in the past that exhibit declining egalitarianism and increasing political centralization. Some describe simple chiefdoms, others consider the origins and establishment of the social forms, a

Genres: Archaeology

127 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996