In A Critique of Archaeological Reason, Giorgio Buccellati presents
a theory of excavation that aims at clarifying the nature of
archaeology and its impact on contemporary thought. Integrating
epistemological issues with methods of data collection and the role
and impact of digital technology on archaeological work, the book
explores digital data in order to comprehend its role in shaping
meaning and understanding in archaeological excavation. The ability
of archaeologists to record in the field, rather than offsite, has
fundamentally changed the methods of observation,
conceptualization, and interpretation of deposits. Focusing on the
role of stratigraphy as the center of archaeological field work,
Giorgio Buccellati examines the challenges of interpreting a
'broken tradition'; a civilization for which there are no living
carriers today. He uses the site of Urkesh in Syria, where he has
worked for decades, as a case study to demonstrate his theory.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
April 2017 |
Authors: |
Giorgio Buccellati
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Dimensions: |
228 x 151 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
408 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-107-66548-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
Archaeological theory
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LSN: |
1-107-66548-5 |
Barcode: |
9781107665484 |
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