Reader in Archaeological Theory

Reader in Archaeological Theory
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 370
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ISBN-10 : 0415141605
ISBN-13 : 9780415141604
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Book Synopsis Reader in Archaeological Theory by : David S. Whitley

Download or read book Reader in Archaeological Theory written by David S. Whitley and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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


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