Author Description
A College Textbook For The Introduction To Prehistory Course--provided By Publisher. Encountering The Past -- Probing The Past -- African Roots -- The Human Lineage -- The First Humans: The Evolution Of Homo Sapiens -- Expanding Intellectual Horizons: Arts And Ideas In The Upper Paleolithic And Late Stone Age -- Expanding Geographic Horizons: New Worlds -- After The Ice: The Food-producing Revolution -- Roots Of Complexity: The Origins Of Civilization -- An Explosion Of Complexity: Mesopotamia, Africa, And Europe -- An Explosion Of Complexity: The Indus Valley And China -- An Explosion Of Complexity: Mesoamerica -- An Explosion Of Complexity: South America -- An Explosion Of Complexity: North America -- Evolutionary Epilogue: The Anthropocene Epoch? -- Hominid Species Glossary -- Glossary. Kenneth L. Feder (central Connecticut State University). Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the fundamental question of how human societies evolved from early hominid ancestors to the complex civilizations of the modern era. Kenneth L. Feder, a professor at Central Connecticut State University, utilizes archaeological data and evolutionary theory to construct a comprehensive framework for understanding human development. The book synthesizes findings from paleoanthropology and archaeology to trace the biological and cultural milestones that define the human experience across global regions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Chronological analysis of human evolution from African origins to the Anthropocene.
- Examination of the transition from foraging to food-producing societies.
- Comparative study of early civilizations in Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, China, and the Americas.
- Detailed glossaries of hominid species and archaeological terminology.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on archaeological and evolutionary evidence rather than contemporary political or sociological theory.
- It does not provide an exhaustive history of post-industrial societies or modern geopolitical developments.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational text for introductory university-level prehistory courses due to its clear organization and accessible prose. Readers often note the balance between technical archaeological data and the broader narrative of human development, making it a standard resource for students entering the field.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2016-07-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10:
0190275898
ISBN-13:
9780190275891
History
Prehistoric peoples
Anthropology
Archaeology
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Prehistory
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