The Evolution of Human Settlements

From Pleistocene Origins to Anthropocene Prospects

William M. Bowen, Robert E. Gleeson (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

XV, 309 Seiten

2019
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-030-06960-5 (ISBN)

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This book analyzes the history and development of settlements-from the earliest periods in human history to the present day-from a Darwinian evolutionary perspective. At the foundation of the evolutionary model is the argument that the human capacity for complex communication and unique problem-solving ability have led to the formation and reality of the modern city and its scaled-up megacity status. While evolutionary theory forms the platform for the book's argument, general systems theory provides the operational framework for the organization and interpretations of each chapter. Throughout the book, the authors tackle various issues, questions, and possibilities regarding the future development and evolution of human settlements.

William M. Bowen is Professor of Urban Studies and Public Administration at Cleveland State University, USA. Robert E. Gleeson is Professor and Albert A. Levin Chair of Urban Studies and Public Service at Cleveland State University, USA.

1. Models for Thinking about Human Settlements.- 2. General Systems Theory, Evolution, and Human Settlements.- 3. Humans before Settlements.- 4. The Advent of Permanent Human Settlements.- 5. From Settlements to Civilizations.

Erscheinungsdatum	18.02.2019
Zusatzinfo	XV, 309 p. 9 illus.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 210 mm
Gewicht	430 g
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
Schlagworte	Anthropocene • Evolution • History of Geography • human ecology • Human settlements • Urban Development • Urban Geography • Urbanism • urban planning • Urban regions • urban studies • Urban theory
ISBN-10	3-030-06960-5 / 3030069605
ISBN-13	978-3-030-06960-5 / 9783030069605
Zustand	Neuware