The Comparative Archaeology of Complex Societies

By: Michael E. Smith

Book Overview

Part of a resurgence in the comparative study of ancient societies, this book presents a variety of methods and approaches to comparative analysis through the examination of wide-ranging case studies. Each chapter is a comparative study, and the diverse topics and regions covered in the book contribute to the growing understanding of variation and change in ancient complex societies. The authors explore themes ranging from urbanization and settlement...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00BG6W212
• ISBN13: 9780521142120
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"