People of the Earth: An Introduction to World Prehistory

The story of human history throughout the world is told in this book, from the origins of humankind to the beginnings of literate civilizations. Fagan does not favour any specific theoretical position. This eighth edition includes recent developments and emerging topics such as cultural complexity among hunter-gatherers and the origins of agriculture. Also featured in this edition are new chapter-opening anecdotes, chapter summaries, redesigned chronological tables, and illustrations.