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Power from Below in Premodern Societies: The Dynamics of Political Complexity in the Archaeological Record
Power from Below in Premodern Societies: The Dynamics of Political Complexity in the Archaeological Record
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This book challenges traditional views of social organization by exploring power from below, using a variety of data and case studies from around the world. It demonstrates how commoners have developed strategies to sustain non-hierarchical networks and contest the rise of inequalities, and offers a reassessment of key concepts such as heterarchy, collective action, and resistance.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 350 pages
\n Publication date: 21 October 2021
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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This groundbreaking volume offers a fresh and transformative perspective on social organization, challenging the traditional focus on elites by exploring power from below. Through a comprehensive synthesis of archaeological, anthropological, and historical data, the book challenges the notion that complexity is solely tied to top-down power structures. Instead, it demonstrates how commoners have developed innovative strategies to sustain non-hierarchical networks and contest the rise of inequalities.
The volume showcases a diverse range of case studies from across the globe, spanning from Europe to New Guinea, Mesoamerica to China. An international team of contributors, each bringing their unique expertise, contributes to the exploration of power relations in premodern societies. The theoretical models discussed throughout the book offer a reassessment of key concepts such as heterarchy, collective action, and resistance, providing a nuanced understanding of power in the past.
Moreover, this volume opens up new avenues for reflection that can inform our discussions about the collective present and future. It encourages us to consider the diverse and dynamic nature of power relations and to explore alternative frameworks for understanding and analyzing social structures. By doing so, the book contributes significantly to our understanding of power in the past and offers valuable insights for navigating the complex challenges of our contemporary world.
\n Weight: 820g\n
Dimension: 186 x 263 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781316515396\n \n
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