Social Construction of Ancient Cities

Name: Social Construction of Ancient Cities
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ISBN: 9781588342911

ISBN-10: 1588342913

ISBN-13: 9781588342911

Edition: N/A

Authors: Monica L. Smith

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What made ancient cities successful? What are the similarities between modern cities and ancient ones?The Social Construction of Ancient Citiesoffers a fresh perspective on ancient cities and the social networks and relations that built and sustained them, marking a dramatic change in the way archaeologists approach them. Examining ancient cities from a "bottom up" perspective, the authors in this volume explore the ways in which cities were actually created by ordinary inhabitants. They track the development of urban space from the point of view of individuals and households, providing new insights into cities' roles as social centers as well as focal points of political and economic…

Book details

List price: $35.00
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution Press
Publication date: 7/6/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English