The Evolution of Culture | The Development of Civilization to the Fall of Rome

Leslie A White

ISBN 10: 1598741446 / ISBN 13: 9781598741445

Published by Taylor & Francis, 2007

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The Evolution of Culture | The Development of Civilization to the Fall of Rome | Leslie A White | Taschenbuch | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Englisch | 2007 | Taylor & Francis | EAN 9781598741445 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Evolution of Culture | The Development of Civilization to the Fall of Rome
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1598741446
• ISBN 13: 9781598741445
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 202W x 139H x 27D millimeters 202 millimeters width by 139 millimeters height by 27 millimeters depth
• Weight: 557 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

One of the major works of twentieth-century anthropological theory, written by one of the discipline’s most important, complex, and controversial figures, has not been in print for several years. Now Evolution of Culture is again available in paperback, allowing today’s generation of anthropologists new access to Leslie White’s crucial contribution to the theory of cultural evolution. A new, substantial introduction by Robert Carneiro and Burton J. Brown assess White’s historical importance and continuing influence in the discipline. White is credited with reintroducing evolution in a way that had a profound impact on our understanding of the relationship between technology, ecology, and culture in the development of civilizations. A materialist, he was particularly concerned with societies’ ability to harness energy as an indicator of progress, and his empirical analysis of this equation covers a vast historical span. Fearlessly tackling the most fundamental questions of culture and society during the cold war, White was frequently a lightning rod both inside and outside the academy. His book will provoke equally potent debates today, and is a key component of any course or reading list in anthropological or archaeological theory and cultural ecology.

About the Author

Leslie A White