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The Evolution of Human Settlements

From Pleistocene Origins to Anthropocene Prospects

William M Bowen author Robert E Gleeson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Published:31st Jan '19

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This book analyzes the history and development of settlements—from the earliest periods in human history to the present day—from a Darwinian evolutionary perspective. At the foundation of the evolutionary model is the argument that the human capacity for complex communication and unique problem-solving ability have led to the formation and reality of the modern city and its scaled-up megacity status. While evolutionary theory forms the platform for the book’s argument, general systems theory provides the operational framework for the organization and interpretations of each chapter. Throughout the book, the authors tackle various issues, questions, and possibilities regarding the future development and evolution of human settlements.

ISBN: 9783030069605

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309 pages

Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2019