Collective Actions in Neolithic China: Various Forms of Social Complexity

Summary

This is an abstract from the "SAA 2025: Individual Abstracts" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

This paper examines the role of collective action in the emergence of social complexity in Neolithic China. By analyzing archaeological and ethnographic evidence, the study explores how communal activities such as public works, feasting, and resource management both shaped and were influenced by evolving social structures. The research highlights the dynamic interplay between cooperation, leadership strategies, and political economy, offering new perspectives on how collective efforts contributed to the diverse paths of social development in early China. This study aims to enrich broader discussions on the origins and variations of complex societies.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 90th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO (2025)   •
• SAA 2025: Individual Abstracts

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Abstract Id(s): 52966