
Unearthing Fluctuating Wealth Inequality
by Yoko (Gettysburg College Nishimura
Title:
Unearthing Fluctuating Wealth Inequality
Author:
Yoko (Gettysburg College Nishimura
Series (if any):
Elements in Ancient East Asia
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
75 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:
9781009406925
EAN:
9781009406925
Publication Date:
30/04/2026
Classifications:
Interdisciplinary studies
Weight (g):
120
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
This Element examines how archaeology can contribute to the investigation of ancient wealth disparities, using the Jomon and Yayoi periods in Japan. Household wealth is estimated through pit dwelling floor area, with Gini coefficients calculated for each site. It highlights archaeology's ability to illuminate long-term economic transformations.










