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Reader in Archaeological Theory: Post-Processual and Cognitive Approaches

David S. Whitley

3.3/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 364

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Routledge

Release: April 02, 1998

ISBN: 0415141605

ISBN 13: 9780415141604

Reader in Archaeological Theory: Post-Processual and Cognitive Approaches

David S. Whitley

3.3/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 364

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Routledge

Release: April 02, 1998

ISBN: 0415141605

ISBN 13: 9780415141604

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