Myths of the Archaic State : Evolution of the Earliest Cities, States, and Civilizations
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'Myths of the Archaic State clears away the cobwebs of an earlier generation of anthropological thought and, in its strongest moments, points toward a new configuration of global history.' Science
'Norman Yoffee identifies a series of what he terms 'myths' in archaeological thought, and then proceeds to demolish them one by one, using an astonishing array of case studies, from Mesopotamia to Chaco Canyon. His book is provocative, inspirational, transformative, and so full of small (and weighty) gems that it is a pleasure to read.' Katharina Schreiber, University of California, Santa Barbara
'A highly stimulating book that expounds a clear line of argument while maintaining an entertaining line of discourse. Yoffee has written a superb and exciting book that will provoke thought and discussion wherever it is read.' Roger Matthews, Institute of Archaeology, University College London
Book Description
Classical archaeology promotes the view that a state's evolution reflects general, universal forces. Norman Yoffee challenges the model in this book by presenting more complex and multi-linear models for the evolution of civilizations. Yoffee questions the definition of the prehistoric state, particularly that which heralds "the chiefdom" as the forerunner of the ancient state and explores case studies on the role of women in ancient societies.
Myths of the Archaic State : Evolution of the Earliest Cities, States, and Civilizations
Myths of the Archaic State: Evolution of the Earliest Cities, States, and Civilizations,Norman Yoffee,Cambridge University Press,0521521564,Archaeology,Archaeology / Anthropology,Cities and towns, Ancient,Civilization, Ancient,General,Social Science,Sociology,State, The,Social Science / Archaeology
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