
Profiles in Cultural Evolution
Papers from a Conference in Honor of Elman R. Service
University of Michigan, Museum of Anthropology, Publications Department (Publisher)
Published on 1. January 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
450 pages
978-0-915703-23-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Ann Arbor
United States
Publishing group
The University of Michigan Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-915703-23-4 (9780915703234)
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