Reader in Archaeological Theory

Post-Processual and Cognitive Approaches

Inbunden, Engelska, 1998

Av David S. Whitley

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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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