Chapman, R. W. (2003). Archaeologies of complexity. London: Routledge.

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Title:		 Archaeologies of complexity
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Number of Pages:		 252
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Publication Type:		 Monograph
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Abstract:		 The volume addresses the nature of contemporary archaeology and the study of social change, and debates the transition from perceived simple, egalitarian societies to the complex power structures and divisions of our modern world. Since the eighteenth century, archaeologists have examined complexity in terms of successive types of societies, from early bands, tribes, chiefdoms and states, through stages of social evolution to the present state of complexity and inequality. The book explains the often ambiguous terms of `complexity', `hierarchy' and `inequality' and provides a critical account of the Anglo-American research since 1960. The author offers a radical alternative analysis of early state societies, supporting it with a detailed case study of the later prehistoric societies of the Western Mediterranean. He stresses the need for a more even engagement between Anglo-American and other archaeologists on issues of archaeological theory and practice.
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Author:		 Robert W Chapman
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Publisher:		 Routledge
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Year of Publication:		 2003
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ISBN:		 0-415-27308-0
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PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods)
Eighteenth Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
Complexity [Social] (BIAB)
Social Transformation (BIAB)
Theoretical Archaeology (BIAB)
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Created Date:		 07 Jul 2004