The Origins of Human Society (The Blackwell History of the World) - Softcover
"The origins and development of human society are explored and illuminated in this compelling history. The book provides readers with an understanding of the exhibition of humans and the cultures they established, from the first traces of humanity to the creation of early literate societies."--BOOK JACKET. "The author examines how Homo sapiens emerged as the sole-surviving human species and developed into modern humans. He provides a global account of prehistoric life and the roots of modern societies and hereditary ranking, the origins of language, the importance of agriculture, the evolution of tool-making, the development of religion, and the beginnings of war."--BOOK JACKET.
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"Bogucki has succeeded admirably in his attempt to review the most up-to-date findings and interpretive issues in world prehistory ... This book will enlarge and modify our understanding of prehistory." Journal of World History
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- PublisherBlackwell Pub
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0577861123
- ISBN 13 9780577861129
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages475
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