Woodland Social Change in the Central Midwest: a Review and Evaluation of Interpretive Trends

Authors

Joseph A. Tainter, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title

North American Archaeologist

Publication Date

1-1-1983

Volume

4

First Page

141

Last Page

161

Abstract

The analysis of Middle Woodland to Late Woodland social change in west-central Illinois has produced contrasting interpretations of decreasing and increasing complexity. This paper evaluates both views, showing that available evidence is most consistent with the interpretation of social collapse at the Middle to Late Woodland transition.

Recommended Citation

Tainter, J. A. Woodland Social Change in the Central Midwest: a Review and Evaluation of Interpretive Trends. North American Archaeologist 4: 141-161.