The Evolution of Human Settlements From Pleistocene Origins to Anthropocene Prospects
This book analyzes the history and development of settlements—from the earliest periods in human history to the present day—from a Darwinian evolutionary perspective. At the foundation of the evolutionary model is the argument that the human capacity for complex communication and unique problem-solv...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2019, 2019
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2019 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Models for Thinking about Human Settlements
- 2. General Systems Theory, Evolution, and Human Settlements
- 3. Humans before Settlements
- 4. The Advent of Permanent Human Settlements
- 5. From Settlements to Civilizations