This book explores the diverse understandings of the archaeological
record in both historical and contemporary perspective, while also
serving as a guide to reassessing current views. Gavin Lucas argues
that archaeological theory has become both too fragmented and
disconnected from the particular nature of archaeological evidence.
The book examines three ways of understanding the archaeological
record - as historical sources, through formation theory and as
material culture - then reveals ways to connect these three domains
through a reconsideration of archaeological entities and
archaeological practice. Ultimately, Lucas calls for a rethinking
of the nature of the archaeological record and the kind of history
and narratives written from it.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
February 2012 |
First published: |
February 2012 |
Authors: |
Gavin Lucas
(Dr)
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 157 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-107-01026-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
General
|
LSN: |
1-107-01026-8 |
Barcode: |
9781107010260 |
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