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READER IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY IBD

ROUTLEDGE
04 / 1998
9780415141604
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Sinopsis

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.

PVP
60,54