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Ancient Civilizations: The Near East and Mesoamerica,Used
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A thorough exploration of the nature and processes that led to civilization can be successfully accomplished by examining wellknown archaeological areas in depth and within a comparative framework. This newly revised edition of Ancient Civilizations embraces this useful approach and remains the only indepth overview that provides detailed discussions of both New World and Old World civilizations within the same book. The material is well presented in a lively yet authoritative manner by two highly regarded anthropologists. All educators and readers concerned with the factual and theoretical issues surrounding ancient civilizations in the Near East, South and Central Asia, and Mesoamerica will find this to be an indispensable volume. A considerably expanded concluding chapter provides insights into some of the current debates about the development of ancient civilizations.1. The History of HistoryA Resume of Historical Views / The Archaeological Evidence / Recent Anthropological Perspectives2. Agricultural Communities: The Near Eastern EvidenceThe Neolithic Revolution / The Era of Incipient Cultivation / Evidence of Sedentary Food Production / The Mesopotamian Lowlands3. The Rise of CivilizationThe Ecological Basis: Contrasts and Consistencies / The Egyptian Civilization / The Sumerian Civilization / The Indus Civilization / The Oxus Civilization4. Ancient Mesoamerican CivilizationGeography and Climate / The Rise of Agriculture / The Cultures of Ancient Mesoamerica / Teotihuacan / The Toltecs / The Aztecs5. General ConsiderationsThe Independent Development of Old and New World Civilizations / Urban Settlement / Political Systems and Historical Inquiry / Economics and Trade / Ideology: Social Action and Cultural ChangeTitles of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Fagan, Quest for the Past: Great Discoveries in Archaeology, Second Edition (ISBN 9780881337914) and KehoePleger, Archaeology: A Concise Introduction (ISBN 9781577664505).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Ancient Civilizations: The Near East and Mesoamerica'? A: This book provides a thorough exploration of the nature and processes that led to the development of ancient civilizations by examining well-known archaeological areas in both the Near East and Mesoamerica.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by C. C. Lamberg-Karlovsky, a highly regarded anthropologist known for his expertise in ancient civilizations.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in this book? A: Key topics include the history of archaeology, agricultural communities in the Near East, the rise of civilization, ancient Mesoamerican cultures, and general considerations regarding the development of civilizations.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 406 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject matter.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators and students? A: Yes, the book is designed for educators and readers interested in the factual and theoretical issues surrounding ancient civilizations, making it an indispensable resource.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being offered? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may show some signs of wear but is still fully functional.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The version available is the second edition, which has been newly revised to include expanded content.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on February 1, 1995.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book has a paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: Are there related titles available from the same publisher? A: Yes, related titles include 'Quest for the Past: Great Discoveries in Archaeology, Second Edition' by Fagan and 'Archaeology: A Concise Introduction' by Kehoe-Pleger.