Reader in Archaeological Theory
Post-Processual and Cognitive Approaches
This Reader in Archaeological Theory presents sixteen articles of key theoretical significance, in a format which makes this notoriously complex area easier for students to understand.
This Reader in Archaeological Theory presents sixteen articles of key theoretical significance, in a format which makes this notoriously complex area easier for students to understand. This volume: * provides an intellectual history of different approaches to archaeology which contextualizes the complex traditions of cognitive archaeology and postprocessualism on which it focuses * organizes theories of archaeology, the meanings of things, the prehistoric mind and cognition, gender, ideology and social theory and archaeology's relationship to today's society and politics * includes lucid section introductions to each section which provide context, explain why the papers are so significant and summarize their key points * emphasizes research from the 'New World', making archaeological theory especially relevant and accessible to students in North America.
ISBN: | 9780415141598 |
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Sprache: | Englisch |
Produktart: | Gebunden |
Herausgeber: | Whitley David S. |
Verlag: | Taylor and Francis |
Veröffentlicht: | 02.04.1998 |
Untertitel: | Post-Processual and Cognitive Approaches |
Schlagworte: | Archaeological Theory Archaeological science, methodology & techniques Archaeological science, methodology and techniques SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology |
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