Life in Neolithic Farming Communities Social Organization, Identity, and Differentiation

Drawing on both the results of recent arhaeological research as well as anthropological theory, leading experts synthesize current thinking on the nature of and variation within Neolithic social arrangements. The authors analyze archaeological data within a range of methodological and theoretical pe...

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Other Authors: Kuijt, Ian (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2002, 2002
Edition:1st ed. 2002
Series:Fundamental Issues in Archaeology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Drawing on both the results of recent arhaeological research as well as anthropological theory, leading experts synthesize current thinking on the nature of and variation within Neolithic social arrangements. The authors analyze archaeological data within a range of methodological and theoretical perspectives to reconstruct key aspects of ritual practices, labor organization, and collective social identity at the scale of the household, community, and region
Physical Description:XVI, 325 p online resource
ISBN:9780306471667