Warfare and the Dynamics of Political Control (Amerind Studies in Archaeology) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0816556733 ISBN 13: 9780816556731

Verlag: The University of Arizona Press, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

Warfare and the Dynamics of Political Control draws on a wealth of interdisciplinary perspectives to explore how conflict shapes the establishment and maintenance of political institutions, from small-scale societies to expansive empires. The book examines the material and ideological factors that drive warfare, the organization of combatants, the ways leaders use violence to consolidate power, and how groups resist political domination in times of conflict. By posing critical questions about the efficacy of strategies and the varied outcomes of conflict-driven power struggles, this volume offers profound insights into the dynamics of political control throughout history.

Bringing together case studies from diverse regions and time periods, Warfare and the Dynamics of Political Controlilluminates the multifaceted nature of political violence. The volume includes discussions of human sacrifice, slave-taking, ideological signaling, and military strategy and tactics. The case studies reveal how different forms of political violence influence societal structures. From the fortifications of the Maori in New Zealand to the city walls of early historic India, each contribution provides a detailed analysis of how warfare has been used to both to challenge and to establish political hierarchies. Featuring examples from small foraging communities to large empires across various regions and time periods, the book offers a wide-ranging exploration of how different groups have used and resisted political violence.

This essential work contributes to our understanding of the intersections between conflict and political power, making it a vital resource for scholars of anthropology, archaeology, political science, and history.

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Brian R. Billman is an associate professor of anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: The University of Arizona Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0816556733
• ISBN 13: 9780816556731
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 290
• Herausgeber: Billman Brian R.
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