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Early Civilizations of the Old World
Formative Histories of Egypt the Levant Mesopotamia India & China
by Charles Maisels
ISBN: 0415109752
ISBN-13: 9780415109758
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Routledge
Published date: 1999
Size: 6.75 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 2.3 pounds
Pages: 479
Publisher's Notes
Early Civilizations of the Old World traces the development of civilization in Egypt, the Levant, Mesopotamia, India and China from before the Neolithic period to the emergence of the State. The ecological and economic background to growth, geographical factors, cross-cultural intersection and the rise of urbanism are examined in each case, explaining how particular forms of social structure and cultural interaction developed.
In its broad scope and comparative approach this accessible volume is an ideal introduction to the birth of civilization from the Mediterranean to the Far East. This volume challenges the traditional assumption of a band-tribe-chiefdom-state sequence in the development of civilization. It demonstrates that large complex societies can flourish without social classes and the state, as dramatically shown by the Indus civilization, and presents new evolutionary mechanisms.
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Early Civilizations of the Old World: The Formative Histories of Egypt, the Levant, Mesopotamia, India and China
Dr Charles Keith Maisels
Routledge, 1999-04-16. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardbound book in very good condition. Black cloth cover has light wear at corners and spine ends. Dust jacket is in very good condition. Interior is clean and unmarked. Binding is very tight. "Traces the development of civilization in Egypt, the Levant, Mesopotamia, India and China from before the Neolithic period to the emergence of the state. The ecological and economic background to growth, geographical factors, cross-cultural intersection and the rise of urbanism are examined in each case, explaining how particular forms of social structure and cultural interaction developed."I ship within 24 hours with free delivery confirmation. E-mail notification of shipment. Always happy to offer scans of any book upon request. ( more information) Offered by Patty's Books (United States)
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