Theory Of Culture Change : The Methodology of Multilinear Evolution by Julian H. Steward

In a collection of papers spanning some 20 years of work, Steward argues persuasively that cultural change consists of complex, continuing processes, rather than isolable acts or events of unitary character ('diffusion'  versus 'independent invention').... With the increasing preponderance of studies of cultural change in archaeology as well as anthropology, this volume assumes as much importance for the prehistorian as for the student of contemporary societies.