William M. Bowen is Professor of Urban Studies and Public Administration at Cleveland State University, USA.Robert E. Gleeson is Professor and Albert A. Levin Chair of Urban Studies and Public Service at Cleveland State University, USA.

• 1. Models for Thinking about Human Settlements.- 2. General Systems Theory, Evolution, and Human Settlements.- 3. Humans before Settlements.- 4. The Advent of Permanent Human Settlements.- 5. From Settlements to Civilizations.

William M. Bowen is Professor of Urban Studies and Public Administration at Cleveland State University, USA.Robert E. Gleeson is Professor and Albert A. Levin Chair of Urban Studies and Public Service at Cleveland State University, USA.

• 1. Models for Thinking about Human Settlements.- 2. General Systems Theory, Evolution, and Human Settlements.- 3. Humans before Settlements.- 4. The Advent of Permanent Human Settlements.- 5. From Settlements to Civilizations.

William M. Bowen is Professor of Urban Studies and Public Administration at Cleveland State University, USA.Robert E. Gleeson is Professor and Albert A. Levin Chair of Urban Studies and Public Service at Cleveland State University, USA.

• 1. Models for Thinking about Human Settlements.- 2. General Systems Theory, Evolution, and Human Settlements.- 3. Humans before Settlements.- 4. The Advent of Permanent Human Settlements.- 5. From Settlements to Civilizations.