Ancient Mesopotamia at the dawn of civilization : the evolution of an urban landscape / Guillermo Algaze.

Author/creator Algaze, Guillermo, 1954-
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago : University of Chicago Press, 2008.
Descriptionxviii, 230 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects
Cities and towns, Ancient--Iraq.
City planning--Iraq.
Commerce, Prehistoric--Iraq.
Iraq--Civilization. --To 634.

Contents The Sumerian takeoff -- Factors hindering our understanding of the Sumerian takeoff -- Modeling the dynamics of urban growth -- Early Mesopotamian urbanism : why? -- Early Mesopotamian urbanism : how? -- The evidence for trade -- Early Mesopotamian urbanism in comparative perspective -- The synergies of civilization -- Conclusion: The Mesopotamian conjuncture -- Epilogue: Early Sumerian civilization : a research agenda.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [193]-219) and index.
LCCN 2008015337
ISBN9780226013770 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0226013774 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HT114 .A524 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold