Comparative archaeology reveals recurrent but nondeterministic pathways through complexification
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceEarly complex societies are the antecedents of modern nations, yet their diverse developmental dynamics remain poorly understood. Comparing 63 trajectories of premodern social change, this research identifies six nondeterministic pathways ...
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