War before civilization
Author: Keeley, Lawrence H. Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP) 1996.Language: EnglishDescription: 245 p. : Graphs/Ill./Photos ; 21 cm.ISBN: 9780195119121Type of document: BookBibliography/Index: Includes bibliographical references and index
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Europe Campus Main Collection |
GN20 .K44 1997
(Browse shelf) 32419001241228 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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War Before Civilization The Myth of the Peaceful Savage Contents 1. The Pacified Past: The Anthropology of War, 3 2. The Dogs of War: The Prevalence and Importance of War, 25 3. Policy by Other Means: Tactics and Weapons, 41 4. Imitating the Tiger: Forms of Combat, 59 5. A Skulking Way of War: Primitive Warriors Versus Civilized Soldiers, 71 6. The Harvest of Mars: The Casualties of War, 83 7. To the Victor: The Profits and Losses of Primitive War, 99 8. Crying Havoc: The Question of Causes, 113 9. Bad Neighborhoods: The Contexts for War, 127 10. Naked, Poor, and Mangled Peace: Its Desirability and Fragility, 143 11. Beating Swords into Metaphors: The Roots of the Pacified Past, 163 12. A Trout in the Milk: Discussion and Conclusions, 173 Appendix: Tables, 185 Notes, 203 Bibliography, 225 Index, 241
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