Out of the Past: Artisans and Traders
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Researchers explore the link between economic and cultural evolution. Hunter-gatherers and early agriculturalists had simple divisions of labor, but today people make a living in many ways. The proliferation of occupations and the extreme economic interdependence of today are the result of increasing job specialization, which causes society to continually undergo restructuring. Part of the "Out of the Past" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 57 minutes 45 seconds
- Topic: Business, History, Social Science
- Subtopic: Ancient History, Archaeology, Economics
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 1993
- Producer/Distributor: Annenberg
- Series: Out of the Past
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Quality film for students of all fields of anthropology.