Culture, People, Nature: An Introduction to General AnthropologyWritten by a foremost spokesperson on cultural materialism, this book introduces students to the four fields of anthropology making all aspects of archaeology, linguistics, physical anthropology and cultural anthropology accessible and relevant to readers. |
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Page 182
... chiefdoms were related to the control of these pro- ductive lands by a ruling elite to meet the needs of an increasing population . Olmec rulers also proba- bly controlled extensive trade networks . The Olmec subsistence base , however ...
... chiefdoms were related to the control of these pro- ductive lands by a ruling elite to meet the needs of an increasing population . Olmec rulers also proba- bly controlled extensive trade networks . The Olmec subsistence base , however ...
Page 312
... chiefdoms evolved into states . The state is a form of politically central- ized society whose governing elites have the power to compel subordinates to pay taxes , render ser- vices , and obey the law ( Carneiro 1981 : 69 ) . Three in ...
... chiefdoms evolved into states . The state is a form of politically central- ized society whose governing elites have the power to compel subordinates to pay taxes , render ser- vices , and obey the law ( Carneiro 1981 : 69 ) . Three in ...
Page 324
... Chiefdoms consist of several more or less per- manently allied communities . Like big men , chiefs also play the role of great provider , expand and in- tensify production , give feasts , and organize long- distance warfare and trading ...
... Chiefdoms consist of several more or less per- manently allied communities . Like big men , chiefs also play the role of great provider , expand and in- tensify production , give feasts , and organize long- distance warfare and trading ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
PART I | 7 |
Dominant and Recessive Genes | 14 |
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