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V. Gordon Childe [1892-1957]
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Definition: Australian-born British philosopher and archaeologist V.G. Childe is perhaps best known for his interest and influence in the realm of social evolution theory, specifically how it comes about that small villages become urbanized. Did most of his archaeological work in the Middle East and Europe.

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