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This book explores the emergence of social inequality in prehistoric societies, examining the critical transition from egalitarianism to hierarchy. It challenges simplistic models and presents a nuanced perspective on how inequality became formalised and institutionalised.
Through various case studies and theoretical approaches, the contributors investigate the factors that led to nonegalitarian relationships, including control of resources, labour marginalisation, and household strategies. They offer insights into societies from the Old and New Worlds, spanning foraging communities to agricultural groups and complex states. It analyses the means by which power is obtained in terms of controlling resources, labour and trade.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the topic, highlighting the diverse forms that this societal transformation can take. It is of significant interest to those studying the prehistory of social inequality.
Used (acceptable, see images, some cover damage) Hardcover ISBN 030644979X
