AN 333 - Chiefdoms:An Archaeological Perspective on the Origin of Social Complexity

Institution:

Wagner College

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Description:

One unit. Since the Neolithic revolution some ten thousand years ago, chiefdoms have represented one of mankind's most common and successful governing structures. This course examines the questions of what a chiefdom is, how it is structured, and how it functions. A variety of chiefdoms, both simple and complex, and their operational strategies are examined. Prerequisites: AN 101 or AN 212, restricted to juniors and seniors except by special permission of the instructor.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wagner.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 390-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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