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ANTH 164 - The Origins of Complex Societies

AnthropologyCollege of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

The Origins of Complex Societies

Abbreviated Course Title

ORIGINS COMPLEX SOC

Instructor Name(s)

VanDerwarker

Course Description

Why and how complex societies developed from simple, egalitarian societies in some areas of the world. Course surveys major theories and evidence surrounding the origins of states and urban societies in New and Old World.

Units Fixed

4

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

4

Prerequisites

Anthropology 3 or 3SS.

Programs

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