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Ancient Society Or, Researches In The Lines Of Human Progress From Savagery, Through Barbarism To Civilization

Ancient Society Or, Researches In The Lines Of Human Progress From Savagery, Through Barbarism To Civilization

Morgan, Lewis Henry

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AnthropologyAncient History GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116312852X
ISBN13: 9781163128527
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 578
Weight: 1.68
Height: 1.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ancient Society is a comprehensive study of human progress from the earliest stages of human civilization to the emergence of modern society. Written by Lewis Henry Morgan, a prominent American anthropologist and social theorist, the book traces the evolution of human society through three distinct stages: savagery, barbarism, and civilization. Morgan argues that each stage of human progress is characterized by distinct social, economic, and technological developments. In the savagery stage, for example, humans lived in small, nomadic groups and relied on hunting and gathering for survival. In the barbarism stage, humans began to settle in larger communities and develop agriculture, metalworking, and other technologies. Finally, in the civilization stage, humans developed complex social structures, advanced technologies, and sophisticated forms of government.Throughout the book, Morgan draws on his extensive knowledge of anthropology, archaeology, and history to provide a detailed analysis of each stage of human progress. He also explores the role of religion, family, and other social institutions in shaping human society.Ancient Society is widely regarded as a seminal work in the field of anthropology and has had a significant impact on the study of human history and culture. It remains an important reference for scholars and students of anthropology, sociology, and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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