Understanding early civilizations : a comparative study /

Understanding early civilizations : a comparative study /

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Main Author: Trigger, Bruce G. (Author)

Format: Book

Language: English

Published: Cambridge ; [New York : Cambridge University Press], 2003.

Subjects:

Civilization, Ancient.
Social archaeology.
Prehistoric peoples.

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Call Number: CB311 .T77 2003

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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Rationalism and Relativism
  • 2. Comparative Studies
  • 3. Defining 'Early Civilization'
  • 4. Evidence and Interpretation
  • Sociopolitical Organization
  • 5. Kingship
  • 6. States: City and Territorial
  • 7. Urbanism
  • 8. Class Systems and Social Mobility
  • 9. Family Organization and Gender Roles
  • 10. Administration
  • 11. Law
  • 12. Military Organization
  • 13. Sociopolitical Constants and Variables
  • Economy
  • 14. Food Production
  • 15. Land Ownership
  • 16. Trade and Craft Specialization
  • 17. Appropriation of Wealth
  • 18. Economic Constants and Variables
  • Cognitive and Symbolic Aspects
  • 19. Conceptions of the Supernatural
  • 20. Cosmology and Cosmogony
  • 21. Cult
  • 22. Priests, Festivals, and the Politics of the Supernatural
  • 23. The Individual and the Universe
  • 24. Elite Art and Architecture
  • 25. Literacy and Specialized Knowledge
  • 26. Values and Personal Aspirations
  • 27. Cultural Constants and Variables
  • Discussion
  • 28. Culture and Reason
  • 29. Conclusion.