Profiles in Cultural Evolution Papers from a Conference in Honor of Elman R. Service |
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Editor:
| Rambo, A. Terry Gillogly, Kathleen |
Series title: | Anthropological Papers Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-915703-23-4 |
Publication Date: | Jan 1991 |
Publisher: | University of Michigan Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $20.00 |
Book Description:
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Presenting diverse viewpoints and topics, this collection includes the following sections: Part I presents a background on the study of cultural evolution. Part II deals with the evolution of complex societies in the tropics of South America. Part III discusses stage sequences and directionality in cultural evolution. Part IV examines the role of prime movers in cultural evolution. Part V discusses diversity and change.
Presenting diverse viewpoints and topics, this collection includes the following sections: Part I presents a background on the study of cultural evolution. Part II deals with the evolution of complex societies in the tropics of South America. Part III discusses stage sequences and directionality in cultural evolution. Part IV examines the role of prime movers in cultural evolution. Part V discusses diversity and change.