The origins of human society.

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"The origins and development of human society are explored and illuminated in this compelling history. The book provides readers with an understanding of the exhibition of humans and the cultures they established, from the first traces of humanity to the creation of early literate societies."--BOOK JACKET. "The author examines how Homo sapiens emerged as the sole-surviving human species and developed into modern humans. He provides a global account of prehistoric life and the roots of modern societies and hereditary ranking, the origins of language, the importance of agriculture, the evolution of tool-making, the development of religion, and the beginnings of war."--BOOK JACKET.

subjects: Origin,  Culture,  Primitive societies,  Social evolution,  Social history,  Anthropology,  History,  Sociology,  Cultural Evolution,  Origines,  Homme primitif,  Évolution sociale,  Anthropologie,  Histoire,  Sociologie,  Culture note,  History (discipline),  Kultur,  Geschichte,  Soziale Evolution,  Primitieve volken,  Sociale evolutie,  Cultuurgeschiedenis,  Prehistoric peoples,  Civilization,  Social structure,  Hominidés fossiles,  Structure sociale