Celebrates Bernard Wailes' legacy, emphasizing the contribution to understanding social complexity emergence. Case studies encourage global comparisons, showcasing Europe's rich archaeological data on early innovations, varied agricultural spread, and late urbanism. A unique focus on Europe's role in anthropological archaeology.

Pam J. Crabtree is Professor of Anthropology at New York University. Peter Bogucki is Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs at the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Princeton University.