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The Origins of Human Society traces the development of human culture from its origins over 2 million years ago to the emergence of literate civilization. In addition to a global coverage of prehistoric life, the book pays specific attention to the origins and dispersal of anatomically-modern humans,...

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Main Author: Bennabi, Malik (Author)
Other Authors: El-Mesawi, Mohamad El-Tahir (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Kuala Lumpur Islamic Book Trust 2002
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Summary:The Origins of Human Society traces the development of human culture from its origins over 2 million years ago to the emergence of literate civilization. In addition to a global coverage of prehistoric life, the book pays specific attention to the origins and dispersal of anatomically-modern humans, the development of symbolic expression, the transition from mobile foraging bands to sedentary households, early agriculture and its consequences, the emergence of social differentiation and hereditary ranking, and the prehistoric roots of ancient states and empires.
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:xxii, 144 pages 22 cm
ISBN:9839154478
9789839154474