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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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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: This book contains four hundred six pages. It provides a comprehensive overview of ancient civilizations.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is a paperback edition. This makes it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures seven point two five inches in length, one inch in width, and nine point five inches in height. These dimensions make it suitable for easy reading.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is C. C. Lamberg-Karlovsky. He is a highly regarded anthropologist in the field.
- Q: In which category does this book fall? A: This book is categorized under Ancient Civilizations. It covers both the Near East and Mesoamerica.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, this book is suitable for educational purposes. It is an indispensable volume for educators and readers interested in ancient civilizations.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: The book covers topics such as the rise of civilization, agricultural communities, and Mesoamerican culture. It offers a comparative framework for understanding these civilizations.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for beginners in archaeology? A: Yes, the book is appropriate for beginners. It presents complex topics in a lively and authoritative manner.
- Q: Does this book include discussions of current debates on ancient civilizations? A: Yes, it includes a considerably expanded concluding chapter that discusses current debates. This offers insights into the development of ancient civilizations.
- Q: Who published this book? A: The book is published by Waveland Press. They are known for their academic and educational publications.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, this is a used book in good condition. It has been well-maintained for educational use.
- Q: What is the main focus of the book? A: The main focus is exploring the nature and processes leading to civilization. It examines archaeological areas in depth.
- Q: Are there related titles available? A: Yes, there are related titles available from Waveland Press. These include works by Fagan and Kehoe-Pleger.
- Q: Can this book be used for comparative studies? A: Yes, this book can be used for comparative studies. It discusses similarities and differences between Old World and New World civilizations.
- Q: What type of audience is this book intended for? A: The book is intended for educators and readers interested in ancient civilizations. It is suitable for both academic and casual reading.
- Q: What makes this book unique? A: This book is unique because it provides an in-depth overview of both the Near East and Mesoamerican civilizations in one volume. It is the only book to do so.