Bruce Trigger

Bruce Trigger was a Canadian archaeologist and historian renowned for his research on ancient civilizations, particularly the origins of complex societies. He emphasized understanding how social, environmental, and technological factors influenced the development of early cultures. Trigger believed that societies evolve through a combination of internal developments and interactions with their environment, challenging earlier ideas that civilizations emerged solely from technological progress or social hierarchy. His work provided a nuanced view of human cultural evolution, highlighting the importance of context and process in the rise of complex societies.