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Mediterranean Resilience: Collapse and Adaptation in Antique Maritime Societies
Mediterranean Resilience: Collapse and Adaptation in Antique Maritime Societies
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Mediterranean Resilience explores how ancient coastal societies adapted to external pressures from the epi-paleolithic to the Medieval period, focusing on climate, sea level changes, and political domination. It uses case studies to analyze coastal residence, subsistence, and maritime connectivity, highlighting the dynamic process of adaptation due to environmental, social, and political changes.
Format: Hardback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Equinox Publishing Ltd
Mediterranean Resilience delves into the diverse adaptations employed by coastal societies in the ancient Mediterranean to confront external pressures they occasionally encountered. Spanning a vast expanse from the epi-paleolithic to the Medieval era, this comprehensive investigation explores the intricate tapestry of human resilience. With a keen focus on the interplay between climate and sea level changes, as well as fluctuations in political circumstances tied to empire dominance, the study sheds light on the dynamic processes of adaptation. Rather than treating adaptation as a static trait that remains constant throughout history, the volume emphasizes its dynamic nature, requiring continuous adjustments in response to evolving environmental, social, and political conditions.
To achieve this, a multi-faceted approach is employed, encompassing a range of case studies that isolate specific thematic issues, geographic micro-regions, temporal boundaries, and disciplinary perspectives. The ultimate goal is to encompass a broad spectrum of phenomena within the human experience of collapse and adaptation, fostering a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between individuals, communities, and their environments.
Through this comprehensive exploration, Mediterranean Resilience offers valuable insights into the resilience and adaptability of ancient societies, shedding light on the enduring human capacity to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity.
Weight: 806g
Dimension: 186 x 263 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800503694
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