Nonlinear Models for Archaeology and Anthropology

Continuing the Revolution

William W Baden author Christopher S Beekman editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:28th Oct '05

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The dominant social theory used by archaeologists has tended to focus on either small scale agency or large-scale cultural patterns and processes of change. The authors of this volume argue that archaeologists should use nonlinear models to more accurately model the connections between scales of analysis, and show how micro-scale variation can lead to macro-scale cultural change. This work examines the applications of nonlinear systems models within archaeology and evaluates the range of approaches currently encompassed within Complexity Theory.

’...the papers illustrate some very useful applications of how non-linear systems theory can provide a framework for describing the complexities of social dynamics.’ Australian Archaeology

ISBN: 9780754643197

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Weight: 453g

196 pages