Profiles in Cultural Evolution: Papers from a Conference in Honor of Elman R. Service (Anthropological Papers (Univ of Michigan, Museum of Anthropology))

Rambo, Terry A. And Kathleen Gillogly, Eds

ISBN 10: 0915703238 / ISBN 13: 9780915703234

Published by Univ of Michigan Anthropology Museum, Ann Arbor, MI, 1991

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450 pp. In as new condition, unmarked. Papers from a conference in honor of Elman R, Service. An examination of new questions arising in the field of cultural evolution. Size: 8vo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Profiles in Cultural Evolution: Papers from a Conference in Honor of Elman R. Service (Anthropological Papers (Univ of Michigan, Museum of Anthropology))
• Publisher: Univ of Michigan Anthropology Museum, Ann Arbor, MI
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0915703238
• ISBN 13: 9780915703234
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

Presenting diverse viewpoints and topics, this collection includes the following sections:Part I presents a background on the study of cultural evolution. Part II deals with the evolution of complex societies in the tropics of South America. Part III discusses stage sequences and directionality in cultural evolution. Part IV examines the role of prime movers in cultural evolution. Part V discusses diversity and change.