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This book is the first-ever monograph on clustering patterns in
prehistoric settlements. It not only theoretically explains the
difference between natural settlement communities and
organizational forms for the first time, but also demonstrates the
importance of understanding this difference in practical research.
Based on extensive archaeological data from China and focusing on
the evolution of prehistoric settlements and changing social
relations, the book completely breaks with the globally popular
research mode which is based on the assumption that settlement
archaeology has nothing to do with prehistoric social organization.
In terms of research methods, the book also abandons the globally
popular method of measuring the grade and importance of settlements
according to their size and the value of the unearthed objects.
Instead, it focuses on understanding settlements' attributes from
the combined perspective of the group and individuals. On the one
hand, the book proves that the clustering patterns in prehistoric
settlement sites reflect the organizational forms of the time; on
the other, it demonstrates that historical research focusing on the
organizational forms of prehistoric societies is closer to the
historical reality and of more scientific value. The intended
readership includes graduates and researchers in the field of
archaeology, or those who are interested in cultural relics and
prehistoric settlements.
This book is the first-ever monograph on clustering patterns in
prehistoric settlements. It not only theoretically explains the
difference between natural settlement communities and
organizational forms for the first time, but also demonstrates the
importance of understanding this difference in practical research.
Based on extensive archaeological data from China and focusing on
the evolution of prehistoric settlements and changing social
relations, the book completely breaks with the globally popular
research mode which is based on the assumption that settlement
archaeology has nothing to do with prehistoric social organization.
In terms of research methods, the book also abandons the globally
popular method of measuring the grade and importance of settlements
according to their size and the value of the unearthed objects.
Instead, it focuses on understanding settlements' attributes from
the combined perspective of the group and individuals. On the one
hand, the book proves that the clustering patterns in prehistoric
settlement sites reflect the organizational forms of the time; on
the other, it demonstrates that historical research focusing on the
organizational forms of prehistoric societies is closer to the
historical reality and of more scientific value. The intended
readership includes graduates and researchers in the field of
archaeology, or those who are interested in cultural relics and
prehistoric settlements.
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