The archaeology of politics and power : where, when, and why the first states formed / Charles Maisels.

Author/creator Maisels, Charles Keith
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford : Oxbow Books ; Oakville, CA : [Distributed by] David Brown Book Company, ©2010.
Description469 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects
Social archaeology.
Political anthropology.
State, The--History.
Power (Social sciences)--History.
Violence--Political aspects. --History.
Civilization, Ancient.
Politics and culture--History.
Political culture--History.
Social structure--History.

Contents Preface: Why are NGOs necessary? -- The science of history -- On human nature : rhetoric, relativism, and the realities of violence -- Indus-Sarasvati civilization ("Harappan" civilization) -- The Levant and Mesopotamia -- Egypt -- China -- Andean civilization -- Politics, culture, and social structure -- How do states form? -- Appendix A: The socio-political contract and the lessons of history -- Appendix B: Science v. ideology -- Appendix C: Leadership attributes.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [369]-429).
LCCN 2010000522
ISBN9781842173527 (pbk.)
ISBN1842173529 (pbk.)

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