Human societies : an introduction to macrosociology
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Human societies : an introduction to macrosociology
Paradigm, c2009
11th ed
- : pbk
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"Revised & updated"--Cover
Includes index
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Description
The eleventh edition of Human Societies covers many new developments of our rapidly changing times. Among many global updates are changing political ideologies, cyber warfare, biofuels and the problems they present, new population control initiatives, and the increasing democratization and economic power of China. More than 20 new photos grace the newly designed pages of this classic, influential text.
Table of Contents
Preface PART ONE: Theoretical Foundations Chapter 1: The Human Condition Chapter 2: Human Societies as Sociocultural Systems Chapter 3: The Evolution of Human Societies Chapter 4: Types of Human Societies PART TWO: Preindustrial Societies Chapter 5: Hunting and Gathering Societies Chapter 6: Horticultural Societies Chapter 7: Agrarian Societies Chapter 8: Some Evolutionary Bypaths and a Brief Review PART THREE: Industrial Societies and Industrializing Societies Chapter 9: The Industrial Revolution Chapter 10: Industrial Societies: Technologies and Economies Chapter 11: Industrial Societies: Ideologies and Polities Chapter 12: Industrial Societies: Social Stratification Chapter 13: Industrial Societies: Population, the Family, and Leisure Chapter 14: Industrializing Hybrid Societies Chapter 15: Retrospect and Prospect Glossary Web Pages of Interest Appendix
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