George J. Gumerman

This volume brings together the combined efforts of 26 physical and behavioral scientists to attempt to understand the evolution of prehistoric Southwestern societies.

Understanding Complexity In The Prehistoric Southwest

Timothy A. Kohler

Santa Fe Institute (Santa Fe, N.M.)

Agent-based Modeling in Archaeology : a Progress Report

Creating Alternative Cultural Histories in the Prehistoric Southwest

With an emphasis on small-scale societies in an effort to maximize realism in the modeling efforts applied to social evolution, this volume is an important step toward an actor-oriented, cross-disciplinary approach to understanding human behavior over time.".

Agent-based Modeling of Social and Spatial Processes

Dynamics in Human and Primate Societies

Papers of a seminar held during Feb. 1988 at the Amerind Foundation, Dragoon, Ariz., and sponsored by the Bureau of Reclamation.

Prehistoric Desert Peoples of the American Southwest

Exploring the Hohokam

Finally! A modern book in the field of Southwestern archaeology that can be read, understood and enjoyed by everyone. ÑBooks of the Southwest "In clear and nontechnical language it provides readers with a synopsis of Anasazi prehistory and cultural ecology. ...Gumerman's work is especially useful for anyone seeking an on-site' introduction to some of the basic techniques and research orientations of modern American archaeology. Highly recommended for students and general readers." ÑChoice "It should be read with thoughtful care by the professional' archaeologist and ethnographer. And it will even more effectively serve the informed general reader, unconcerned with academic minutiae, through its fresh and direct exposition of the procedures, frustrations, and rewards of the calling." ÑThe Kiva "An outstanding success....a readable book that is suitable for professional archaeologists and the general public as well." ÑNorth American Archaeologist "A readable book that is suitable for professional archaeologists and the general public." ÑNorth American Archaeologist

The Changing Face of Archaeology

A View from Black Mesa

Patricia M. Spoerl

Archaeology of the Upper New River Region

Prehistoric Cultural Development in Central Arizona

Director Arizona State Museum and Research Professor of Anthropology George J Gumerman, PH.D.

An outline of a 1000 year chronicle of environmental and cultural history which attempts to explain broad patterns of interaction between humans and their environment. It uses North American geological and botanical remains, and looks at the behaviour of the Anasazi - prehistoric Pueblo Indians.

George J. Gumerman

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