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Reconstructing Prehistory - Scientific Method in Archaeology (Paperback, New ed.)
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Reconstructing Prehistory - Scientific Method in Archaeology (Paperback, New ed.)
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Reevaluating the method of scientific investigation, James A. Bell
provides a bold philosophical framework for developing and
assessing archaeologists' theories of the past. More informed and
judicious decisions, the author asserts, are made when
archaeologists explore questions such as: How can theories be
formulated so that they increase understanding and provide insight,
and are theories still useful when they do not? How can theories be
adjusted when anomalies are revealed? How can theories be assessed
against competing theories? And, when should theories be abandoned,
and when should they be pursued further? With numerous examples
from archaeology as well as comparative examples from the physical
and biological sciences, Bell illustrates how exploring the answers
to these and related inquiries will lead to improved formulation
and testing of theories. James A. Bell is Professor of Philosophy
and Chair of the Philosophy Department at the University of South
Florida.
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