The archaeology of politics and power
Subtitle: where, when, and why the first states formed
By: Charles Maisels
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Oxford; Oakville
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781842173527
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Preface: Why are NGOs necessary?; title: The science of history; title: On human nature : rhetoric, relativism, and the realities of violence; title: Indus-Sarasvati civilization ("Harappan" civilization); title: The Levant and Mesopotamia; title: Egypt; title: China; title: Andean civilization; title: Politics, culture, and social structure; title: How do states form?; title: Appendix A: The socio-political contract and the lessons of history; title: Appendix B: Science v. ideology; title: Appendix C: Leadership attributes.