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The Origins of Agriculture: An International Perspective

by C. Wesley Cowan, Patty Jo Watson
RM44.00 MYR
The Origins of Agriculture: An International Perspective
The Origins of Agriculture: An International Perspective

Global case studies on humanity’s farming beginnings

This is a strong pick if you enjoy big-picture human history grounded in regional detail. Rather than telling one simple origin story, it shows how agriculture emerged differently across the world, which makes it especially rewarding for curious readers who like anthropology, archaeology, or early civilization. It feels like the kind of book that expands how you think about one of humanity’s biggest turning points.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Origins of Agriculture: An International Perspective

by C. Wesley Cowan, Patty Jo Watson
RM44.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9780874749915
Authors: C. Wesley Cowan, Patty Jo Watson
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution Press
Date of Publication: 1992-08-17
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Science
Related Topics: Ancient History, Evolution, World History, Anthropology, Biology, Genetics
Goodreads rating: 3.0
(rated by 1 readers)

Description

The eight case studies in this book—each a synthesis of knowledge about the origins of agriculture in a specific region of the globe—enable scholars in diverse disciplines to examine humanity's transition to agricultural societies.
 

Global case studies on humanity’s farming beginnings

This is a strong pick if you enjoy big-picture human history grounded in regional detail. Rather than telling one simple origin story, it shows how agriculture emerged differently across the world, which makes it especially rewarding for curious readers who like anthropology, archaeology, or early civilization. It feels like the kind of book that expands how you think about one of humanity’s biggest turning points.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.