The Evolution of Human Settlements - E-book

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The Evolution Of Human Settlements - ENG

From Pleistocene Origins To Anthropocene Prospects

William M. Bowen; Robert E. Gleeson

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ISBN:	9783319950341
Formato:	ePub
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Springer Nature
Tema:	Ciencias sociales
Subtema:	Sociología urbana
Año de publicación:	2018-08-03

This book analyzes the history and development of settlementsâ€”from the earliest periods in human history to the present dayâ€”from a Darwinian evolutionary perspective. At the foundation of the evolutionary model is the argument that the human capacity for complex communication and unique problem-solving ability have led to the formation and reality of the modern city and its scaled-up megacity status. While evolutionary theory forms the platform for the book argument, general systems theory provides the operational framework for the organization and interpretations of each chapter. Throughout the book, the authors tackle various issues, questions, and possibilities regarding the future development and evolution of human settlements.

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