Early Societies

Author : Geoffrey Yeo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780429620089

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Record-Making and Record-Keeping in Early Societies by Geoffrey Yeo Pdf

Record-Making and Record-Keeping in Early Societies provides a concise and up-to-date survey of early record-making and record-keeping practices across the world. It investigates the ways in which human activities have been recorded in different settings using different methods and technologies. Based on an in-depth analysis of literature from a wide range of disciplines, including prehistory, archaeology, Assyriology, Egyptology, and Chinese and Mesoamerican studies, the book reflects the latest and most relevant historical scholarship. Drawing upon the author’s experience as a practitioner and scholar of records and archives and his extensive knowledge of archival theory and practice, the book embeds its account of the beginnings of recording practices in a conceptual framework largely derived from archival science. Unique both in its breadth of coverage and in its distinctive perspective on early record-making and record-keeping, the book provides the only updated and synoptic overview of early recording practices available worldwide. Record-Making and Record-Keeping in Early Societies will be of interest to academics, researchers, and students engaged in the study of archival science, archival history, and the early history of human culture. The book will also appeal to practitioners of archives and records management interested in learning more about the origins of their profession.

Author : Bruce G. Trigger
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003-05-05
Category : History
ISBN : 0521822459

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Understanding Early Civilizations by Bruce G. Trigger Pdf

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Author : Paul Erdkamp,Joseph G. Manning,Koenraad Verboven
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030811037

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Climate Change and Ancient Societies in Europe and the Near East by Paul Erdkamp,Joseph G. Manning,Koenraad Verboven Pdf

Climate change over the past thousands of years is undeniable, but debate has arisen about its impact on past human societies. This book explores the link between climate and society in ancient worlds, focusing on the ancient economies of western Eurasia and northern Africa from the fourth millennium BCE up to the end of the first millennium CE. This book contributes to the multi-disciplinary debate between scholars working on climate and society from various backgrounds. The chronological boundaries of the book are set by the emergence of complex societies in the Neolithic on the one end and the rise of early-modern states in global political and economic exchange on the other. In order to stimulate comparison across the boundaries of modern periodization, this book ends with demography and climate change in early-modern and modern Italy, a society whose empirical data allows the kind of statistical analysis that is impossible for ancient societies. The book highlights the role of human agency, and the complex interactions between the natural environment and the socio-cultural, political, demographic, and economic infrastructure of any given society. It is intended for a wide audience of scholars and students in ancient economic history, specifically Rome and Late Antiquity.

Author : Stanley Hallman-Chong,Mary Cairo,Luci Soncin,Jennette MacKenzie,Angelo Bolotta
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Civilization, Ancient
ISBN : 0176591788

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Early Societies by Stanley Hallman-Chong,Mary Cairo,Luci Soncin,Jennette MacKenzie,Angelo Bolotta Pdf

Author : Morton Wilfred Bloomfield,Charles William Dunn
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0859912795

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The Role of the Poet in Early Societies by Morton Wilfred Bloomfield,Charles William Dunn Pdf

Bloomfield and Dunn describe the varying roles which "poets" have historically filled within society, whether ancient, medieval, or pre-modern and identify the key functions of the poet figure. He (or sometimes she) supports the ruler and is in turn rewarded for a central service to the tribe; he exercises his authority by an apparently magical understanding of the past, present, and future; and, whenever called upon to perform an official rite, he knows how to wield the appropriate traditional, esoteric utterances. In order to illustrate the ways in which this kind of poetic function can be seen to have been exercised in early Irish literature, pre-modern Scottish Gaelic, early Welsh, early Norse and Old English the authors draw on a wide-range of texts. The study concludes with an examination of the implications of their findings for twentieth century readers exploring the utterances of poets remote from them in time or space.

Author : David Graeber,David Wengrow
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780374721107

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The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber,David Wengrow Pdf

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A dramatically new understanding of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution—from the development of agriculture and cities to the origins of the state, democracy, and inequality—and revealing new possibilities for human emancipation. For generations, our remote ancestors have been cast as primitive and childlike—either free and equal innocents, or thuggish and warlike. Civilization, we are told, could be achieved only by sacrificing those original freedoms or, alternatively, by taming our baser instincts. David Graeber and David Wengrow show how such theories first emerged in the eighteenth century as a conservative reaction to powerful critiques of European society posed by Indigenous observers and intellectuals. Revisiting this encounter has startling implications for how we make sense of human history today, including the origins of farming, property, cities, democracy, slavery, and civilization itself. Drawing on pathbreaking research in archaeology and anthropology, the authors show how history becomes a far more interesting place once we learn to throw off our conceptual shackles and perceive what’s really there. If humans did not spend 95 percent of their evolutionary past in tiny bands of hunter-gatherers, what were they doing all that time? If agriculture, and cities, did not mean a plunge into hierarchy and domination, then what kinds of social and economic organization did they lead to? The answers are often unexpected, and suggest that the course of human history may be less set in stone, and more full of playful, hopeful possibilities, than we tend to assume. The Dawn of Everything fundamentally transforms our understanding of the human past and offers a path toward imagining new forms of freedom, new ways of organizing society. This is a monumental book of formidable intellectual range, animated by curiosity, moral vision, and a faith in the power of direct action. Includes Black-and-White Illustrations

Author : James George Frazer
Publisher : Mittal Publications
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Marriage and Worship in the Early Societies by James George Frazer Pdf

Author : Annick Daneels
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784912840

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Monumental Earthen Architecture in Early Societies: Technology and power display by Annick Daneels Pdf

Proceedings from a session held as part of the XVII World UISPP Congress, Burgos, 2014. The theme of the symposium was the archaeology of earthen architecture in pre- and protohistoric cultures, with an emphasis on constructive techniques and systems, and diachronic changes in those aspects.

Author : Mark M. Jarzombek
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1107 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118421055

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Architecture of First Societies by Mark M. Jarzombek Pdf

ARCHITECTURE OF FIRST SOCIETIES THIS LANDMARK STUDY TRACES THE BEGINNINGS OF ARCHITECTURE BY LOOKING AT THE LATEST ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH From the dawn of human society, through early civilizations, to pre-Columbian American societies, Architecture of First Societies traces the different cultural formations that developed in various places throughout the world to form the built environment. It is the first book to explore the beginnings of architecture from a global perspective. Viewing ancient cultures through a lens of both time and geography, this history of early architecture brings its subjects to life with full-color photographs, maps, and drawings. The author cites the latest discoveries and analyses in archaeology and anthropology and discovers links to the past by examining how indigenous societies build today. “Encounters with Modernity” sections examine some of the political issues that village life and its architectural traditions face in the modern world. This fascinating and engaging tour of our architectural past: Fills a gap in architectural education concerning early mankind, the emergence of First Society people, and the rise of early agricultural societies Presents the story of early architecture, written by the coauthor of the acclaimed A Global History of Architecture Uses the most current research to develop a global picture of human interaction and migration Features color and black-and-white photos and drawings that show site conditions as well as huts, houses, and other buildings under construction in cultures that still exist today Highlights global relationships with color maps Analyzes topics ranging in scale from landscape and culture to building techniques Helps us come to terms with our own modern approaches to historical conditions and anthropological pasts Architecture of First Societies is ideal reading for anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of the strong relationships between geography, ecology, culture, and architecture.

Author : Sir James George Frazer
Publisher : Mittal Publications
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Marriage and Worship in Early Societies by Sir James George Frazer Pdf

Author : Charles Kahn,Ken Osborne
Publisher : Portage & Main Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 1553790456

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World History by Charles Kahn,Ken Osborne Pdf

In World History: Societies of the Past, students explore societies of the past and see the influences and impact history has on their lives today. The textbook provides students with an easy-to-understand and in-depth look at human societies?from early hunters-gatherers to ancient societies to the beginnings of modern-day societies (1850 CE). A chronological approach explores social, environmental, political, economic, cultural, and technological issues that remain relevant in today's world. To help your students visualize historical situations and events, the textbook includes: hundreds of vibrant illustrations and historical artwork detailed maps, diagrams, and charts informative timelines questions, summaries, and quick facts stories of everyday people Recommended by Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth as a Manitoba Grade 7 Social Studies Learning Resource. recommended for British Columbia grade 7 classrooms

Author : Leonie J. Archer,Susan Fischler,Maria Wyke
Publisher : Springer
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1994-04-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781349233366

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Women in Ancient Societies by Leonie J. Archer,Susan Fischler,Maria Wyke Pdf

This collection of essays represents research currently being undertaken on women's lives and their representations in various ancient societies. It provides a forum for the exchange and development of ideas and methods at a crucial period in the growth of women's studies in the UK.

Author : Sir Henry Sumner Maine
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465538055

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Ancient Law: Its Connection to the History of Early Society by Sir Henry Sumner Maine Pdf

Author : Joseph Tainter
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 052138673X

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The Collapse of Complex Societies by Joseph Tainter Pdf

Dr Tainter describes nearly two dozen cases of collapse and reviews more than 2000 years of explanations. He then develops a new and far-reaching theory.

Author : Alex R. Knodell
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520380530

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Societies in Transition in Early Greece by Alex R. Knodell Pdf

Situated at the disciplinary boundary between prehistory and history, this book presents a new synthesis of Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age Greece, from the rise and fall of Mycenaean civilization to the emergence of city-states in the Archaic period. These centuries saw the growth and decline of varied political systems and the development of networks across local, regional, and Mediterranean scales. As a groundbreaking study of landscape, interaction, and sociopolitical change, Societies in Transition in Early Greece systematically bridges the divide between the Mycenaean period and the Archaic Greek world to shed new light on an often-overlooked period of world history. “This book reconfigures our understanding of early Greece on a regional level, beyond Mycenaean 'palaces' and across temporal boundaries. Alex Knodell's sophisticated arguments enable a fresh reading of the emergence of early Greek polities, revealing the microregions that put to the test overarching 'Mediterranean' models. His detailed study makes a convincing return to a comparative framework, integrating a 'small world' network and its trajectory with the larger picture of ancient complex societies.” SARAH MORRIS, Steinmetz Professor of Classical Archaeology and Material Culture, University of California, Los Angeles “A comprehensive, thoughtful treatment of the time period before the crystallization of the ancient Greek city states.” WILLIAM A. PARKINSON, Curator and Professor, The Field Museum and University of Illinois at Chicago “An important and must-read account. The strength of this book lies in its close analysis of the important different regional characteristics and evolutionary trajectories of Greece as it transforms into the Archaic and, later, the Classical world.” DAVID B. SMALL, author Ancient Greece: Social Structure and Evolution.