ANTH 1503 - The Rise and Fall of Civilizations

Institution:

Youngstown State University

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

1503. The Rise and Fall of Civilizations. Comparative survey of the archaeological evidence on the origins, development, and collapse of the great early civilizations of the world. The transformation of societies from settled villages to urban states in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Mexico, and Peru. Analysis of the archaeological discoveries, alternative interpretations, and general theories of cultural evolution. 3 s.h.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.ysu.edu/home

Phone Number:

(877) 468-6978

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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