Themes in Southwest Prehistory

by George J. Gumerman

Overview

Two dozen leading archaeologists isolate a number of themes that were central to the process of increasing complexity in prehistoric Southwestern society, including increased food production, a greater degree of sedentism, and a dramatically increasing population.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780933452848
Publisher:	School for Advanced Research Press
Publication date:	05/01/1994
Series:	School for Advanced Research Advanced Seminar Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	350
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.30(d)

Editorial Reviews

This book is a very valuable contribution to Southwestern prehistory, and its analyses of cultural evolution and patterns have importance well beyond the Southwest . highly recommended reading for all serious students of the Southwest.

Bulletin of the History of Archaeology

Presents essays from the advanced seminar at the School of American Research in Santa Fe, isolating a number of themes that were central to the processes of increasing complexity in prehistoric Southwestern society. Contributors discusses aggregation, abandonment, warfare, health, demography, and social integration and alliance, drawing on the existence of large new data sets and the willingness to conceptualize on a pan-Southwestern scale. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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