Reader in Archaeological Theory - Post-Processual and Cognitive Approaches (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Readers in Archaeology
Release date:	April 1998
First published:	1998
Editors:	David S Whitley
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	362
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-14159-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeological theory Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeological methodology & techniques Promotions
LSN:	0-415-14159-1
Barcode:	9780415141598

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