Complex society

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A complex society is characterized by the following modern features: Organizational society wherein its economy is structured according to specialization and a division of labor. These economic features spawn a bureaucratic class and often lead to inequality. Leading to the rise of a ruling elite. Archaeologically, features such as big architectural projects such as temples, palaces, public works etc and prescribed burial rites. Large scale agricultural development, leads to surplus food, which allows members of the society the time for developing and practicing specialized skill sets, other than farming. Organized political structure and state institutions. The term is mostly used as shorthand to indicate a society with intricate political organization and using technology to expand economic production.

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