Description |
xviii, 230 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-219) and index. |
Contents |
The Sumerian takeoff -- Factors hindering our understanding of the Sumerian takeoff -- Modeling the dynamics of urban growth -- Early Mesopotamian urbanism : why? -- Early Mesopotamian urbanism : how? -- The evidence for trade -- Early Mesopotamian urbanism in comparative perspective -- The synergies of civilization -- Conclusion: The Mesopotamian conjuncture -- Epilogue: Early Sumerian civilization : a research agenda. |
Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
Subject |
Cities and towns, Ancient -- Iraq.
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City planning -- Iraq.
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Commerce, Prehistoric -- Iraq.
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Iraq -- Civilization -- To 634.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
ProQuest (Firm)
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ISBN |
9780226013770 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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0226013774 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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