Profiles in cultural evolution : papers from a conference in honor of Elman R. Service /

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Imprint:Ann Arbor, Mich. : Museum of Anthropology, University of Michigan, 1991.
Description:xviii, 450 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:English
Series:Anthropological papers / Museum of Anthropology, University of Michigan ; no. 85
Anthropological papers (University of Michigan. Museum of Anthropology) ; no. 85.
Subject:Service, Elman R. -- (Elman Rogers), -- 1915-1996
Service, Elman R. -- (Elman Rogers), -- 1915-1996.
Social evolution -- Congresses.
Ethnology -- South America -- Congresses.
Ethnology -- Southeast Asia -- Congresses.
Human ecology -- South America -- Congresses.
Human ecology -- Southeast Asia -- Congresses.
Ethnology.
Human ecology.
Social evolution.
South America.
Southeast Asia.
Conference papers and proceedings.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8927880
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Other authors / contributors:Service, Elman R. (Elman Rogers), 1915-1996
Rambo, A. Terry.
Gillogly, Kathleen.
ISBN:0915703238 (pbk. : acid free)
9780915703234 (pbk. : acid free)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:xviii, 450 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0915703238 (pbk. : acid free)
9780915703234 (pbk. : acid free)