@article{article_640981, title={The Complexity of the Process of Civilization: Anatolia as a Case Point}, journal={The Turkish Yearbook of International Relations}, pages={88–101}, year={1977}, DOI={10.1501/Intrel_0000000087}, author={Sander, Oral}, keywords={Complexity, Process of Civilization, Anatolia}, abstract={<p>Civilization is a complex whole. This is more so if we understand it as "an ideal state of human culture characterized <br />by complete absence of barbarism and a rational, optimum utilization of physical, cultural, spiritual and human resources, and <br />perfect adjustment of the individual within the social framework.’ <br />(Websters Third International Dictionary). Despite the vehement <br />claims of racists, there is neither such a thing as a unique, integrating and superior civilization , nor is it possible to find the <br />exact origins of man’s material and spiritual products in the depths <br />of history. From the first appearance of the Homo Sapiens onvvards, the development of civilization has been on a continuous line. <br /> </p>}, number={17}, publisher={Ankara University}