ANTH 224 - Ancient China:From the Neolithic to Imperial Unification

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Wellesley College

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NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. This course explores the development of social, economic, political and cultural systems in ancient China, from the Neolithic period through the Han dynasty. Drawing on archaeological data and historical texts, we will examine the emergence of state-level polities and their subsequent unification under imperial authority. Special attention will be devoted to political economy, social organization, ritual exchange, and notions of power and rulership expressed in philosophical thought. Prerequisite: None Distribution: Social and Behavioral Analysis Semester: N/O Unit: 1.0

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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