{"product_id":"sociocultural-evolution-calculation-and-contingency-paperback-softback-9781557869777","title":"Sociocultural Evolution; Calculation and Contingency (Paperback \/ softback) 9781557869777","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSociocultural Evolution\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eCalculation and Contingency\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBruce G. Trigger (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781557869777, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 13 March 1998\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e324 pages\u003cbr\u003e25 x 20 x 1.5 cm, 0.454 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Trigger writes about sociocultural evolution in clear, authoritative prose, informed by a marvelous breadth of scholarship in archaeology, anthropology and history. His historical essay stands as a powerful reminder that diverse social theorists have in common compelling issues and unsolved problems; equally, it is a vigorous tribute to the analytical and moral strengths of the Enlightenment heritage. It is a book to savor, debate, teach, and press on colleagues, students and friends alike.\" \u003ci\u003eProfessor Bruce Winterhalder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSociocultural evolution is the most important concept that has guided social science thought over the past 300 years. Throughout this time it has, however, been fiercely contested and has changed as it has slowly discarded the providential concerns that originally characterized it. This book traces the gradual development of the concept of sociocultural evolution and relates how it is currently understood, and misunderstood, to the major political and cultural debates of the present day. \u003cp\u003e The author examines, in particular, issues relating to neo-conservative socioeconomic policy and postmodernism, which he regards as the chief cultural expression of transnational capitalism. He argues that continued sociocultural development requires a greater degree of planning than ever before in human history and far more general participation in the planning process than has been possible or attempted in the past. \u003ci\u003eSociocultural Evolution\u003c\/i\u003e will be welcomed by students of anthropology, history, and archaeology, as well as general readers interested in the concerns surrounding further technological development and social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSeries Editor's Preface. \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Reversing Utopia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Enlightenment Evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Romantic Reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Racist Evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Revolution and Solidarity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Western Evolutionary Counterpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. American Neoevolutionism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Evolution Attacked Again.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. The Planning Imperative.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Evolution and the Future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliographic Note.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Archaeology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Archaeology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Archaeology%20%5BHD%5D%22\"\u003eHD\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52441899467032,"sku":"9781557869777","price":45.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781557869777.jpg?v=1785028016","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/sociocultural-evolution-calculation-and-contingency-paperback-softback-9781557869777","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}