essay
China on the eve of the historical period
cambridge history of ancient china: from the origins of civilization to 221 bc • Cambridge, Uk • Published In 1999 • Pages: 37-73
By: Chang, Kwang-chih.
Abstract
In this overview of the history of archaeological research and theory in China from the Neolithic to the Xia Dynasty, the author views the Yellow River Late Neolithic as an important case study for providing reasons and clues as to why and how civilizations and states first came into being.
- Subjects
- Culture summary
- Reviews and critiques
- Theoretical orientation in research and its results
- Comparative evidence
- Sociocultural trends
- Classes
- Form and rules of government
- Burial practices and funerals
- tradition
- Yellow River Late Neolithic
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- East Asia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2019
- Field Date
- not applicable
- Coverage Date
- 10,000-3350 BP
- Coverage Place
- eastern China
- Notes
- Kwang-Chih Chang
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 97033203
- LCSH
- Peilgang