Dynamics and Developments of Social Structures and Networks in Prehistoric and Protohistoric Cyprus

This book explores how material datasets and assemblages, such as architecture, artifacts, and ecofacts, can be used to interpret social structures and networks in ancient Cyprus. It discusses four main themes: approaches to social dynamics, social and economic networks and connectivity, adaptability and agency, and social dynamics and inequality. It is intended for researchers and students of the archaeology and history of ancient Cyprus, the Aegean, and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Format: Hardback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between specific types of material datasets and assemblages, including architecture, artifacts, and ecofacts, and their contextualization in forming interpretative models of social structures and networks in ancient Cyprus. Through a series of engaging chapters, the book explores these themes in depth, offering valuable insights into the complex dynamics of ancient societies.

Approaches to Social Dynamics: The book examines various approaches to understanding social dynamics in ancient Cyprus. It explores the role of social networks, power structures, and social hierarchies in shaping human interactions and behavior. It also examines the factors that contributed to the transformation and evolution of social structures over time, from local and relatively short-term to island-wide and eastern Mediterranean-wide, and even to the longue durée.

Social and Economic Networks and Connectivity: The book explores the intricate web of social and economic networks that existed in ancient Cyprus. It examines the patterns of trade, commerce, and social interaction across different regions and communities. It also investigates the role of networks in facilitating communication, cooperation, and the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

Adaptability and Agency: The book emphasizes the adaptability and agency of individuals and communities in shaping their social structures and networks. It explores the ways in which people responded to changing environmental, economic, and political conditions, and the strategies they employed to maintain their social identities and maintain their positions within society.

Social Dynamics and Inequality: The book examines the relationship between social dynamics and inequality in ancient Cyprus. It explores the distribution of resources, power, and status, and the ways in which these factors contributed to social hierarchies and disparities. It also examines the mechanisms that individuals and communities employed to challenge and overcome inequality.

The book is intended for researchers and students of the archaeology and history of ancient Cyprus, the Aegean, and the Eastern Mediterranean. It provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex social structures and networks of ancient societies, and offers valuable insights into the processes and mechanisms that shaped human history and civilization.

Weight: 748g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032335407