The Comparative Archaeology of Complex Societies

Smith, Michael E. [Editor]

ISBN 10: 0521142121 / ISBN 13: 9780521142120

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2011

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Binding tight.Minor wear to page edges and corners. Some highlighting to text. Marking and underlining throughout.Paperback. coffee stains on few pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Comparative Archaeology of Complex Societies
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521142121
• ISBN 13: 9780521142120
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 18 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • ARCHScience::Archeology

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Synopsis

Part of a resurgence in the comparative study of ancient societies, this book presents a variety of methods and approaches to comparative analysis through the examination of wide-ranging case studies. Each chapter is a comparative study, and the diverse topics and regions covered in the book contribute to the growing understanding of variation and change in ancient complex societies. The authors explore themes ranging from urbanization and settlement patterns, to the political strategies of kings and chiefs, to the economic choices of individuals and households. The case studies cover an array of geographical settings, from the Andes to Southeast Asia. The authors are leading archaeologists whose research on early empires, states, and chiefdoms is at the cutting edge of scientific archaeology.

About the Author

Michael E. Smith is Professor of Anthropology in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. He has published widely in scholarly journals on Aztec society, Mesoamerican archaeology, ancient urbanism, and the comparative analysis of early state societies. He is the author and editor of eight books, including Aztec City-State Capitals, The Aztecs, and The Postclassic Mesoamerican World (co-edited with Frances F. Berdan).