Evolving Complexity And Environmental Risk In The Prehistoric Southwest
Author | : Joseph A. Tainter |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 457 |
Release | : 2018-05-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780429972218 |
ISBN-13 | : 0429972210 |
Rating | : 4/5 (210 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Evolving Complexity And Environmental Risk In The Prehistoric Southwest by : Joseph A. Tainter
Download or read book Evolving Complexity And Environmental Risk In The Prehistoric Southwest written by Joseph A. Tainter and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-05-04 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores how and why prehistoric Southwestern societies changed in complexity, and offers important new perspectives on evolution of culture. It discusses the factors that made prehistoric Southwesterners vulnerable to an arid environment, and their strategies to lessen risk and stress.