ANTH 4145 - Origins of the State

Credits: 3
Max Credit: 3

This course takes a comparative approach to the study of the origins of the archaic states. Focus is given to themes in complexity such as emergence of social economic inequality, private property, power, ideology, and urbanism. Comparative civilizations/regions include China, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Central Mexico, and Peru.

Prerequisite: ANTH 1300.
Dual Listed ANTH 5145.