%0 Journal Article
%J Annual Review of Ecology and Systematics
%D 1972
%T The Cultural Evolution of Civilizations
%A Flannery, Kent V.
%K processualism 201a organization
%L UCSB Main Lib QH540 .A53
%P 399
%V 3
%Z MJ says this article had a huge impact when it appeared.A review of the classical evolutionary scheme [as presented in Johnson and Earle (1987)]. A.the search for prime movers-irrigation-warfare-population growth + social circumscription-trade and symbiosis-other prime movers: cooperation and competition, integrative power.-Finally Multivariant causality – which Flannery then pursues.B.An explanation of the rise of the state based on these distinct factors:-Processes: segregation and centralization-mechanisms: promotion and linearization, also Rappaport: usurpation and meddling, also hypocoherence.-Social-environmental stresses that select for certain mechanisms.C.Flannery presents two examples of these processes in action1.Marcial López taking advantage of the mayordomo system to grab all the lands in his region. Example of evolution, promotion, and also perversion of a ritual regulatory mechanism.2.Valley of Oaxaca illustrates mechanism of linearization when national hydro company takes water management role from locals.