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Feathered Gods and Fishhooks - The Archaeology of Ancient Hawai‘i (2nd Revised edition)
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Feathered Gods and Fishhooks - The Archaeology of Ancient Hawai‘i (2nd Revised edition)
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The first edition of Feathered Gods and Fishhooks was the
pioneering synthesis of ancient Hawaiian civilization from an
archaeological perspective. This long-awaited revised edition now
brings the field up-to-date, incorporating the results from
literally hundreds of archaeological projects undertaken throughout
the Hawaiian Islands over the past thirty-five years that have
benefited from tremendous technological advancements, and presents
an authoritative account of the origins and progression of Hawaiian
culture prior to the arrival of Europeans. Generously illustrated,
this revision includes dozens of new photographs and maps, along
with a selection of color plates. This volume, like its
predecessor, provides a synthesis of Hawaiian archaeology that
avoids unnecessary jargon and is comprehensible to the interested
layperson, yet is sufficiently detailed to be useful to the
professional archaeologist. Feathered Gods and Fishhooks begins
with an explanation of archaeological practice in Hawai‘i, from
antiquarian pursuits in the late nineteenth century through the
development of modern research techniques, taking into account the
recent tensions surrounding the significant shift of archaeology
from a largely academic endeavor to a professional consulting
enterprise. Following a review of environmental constraints and
opportunities, and of the main kinds of archaeological evidence,
the book explores the latest information on the first Polynesian
settlement of Hawai‘i. To achieve a holistic view, the wide range
of topics discussed in this work include material culture,
agricultural systems, population size, ritual architecture
variations, diversity in landscapes, and archaeological evidence
for historical transformations following European contact. The
final chapters survey, island-by-island, major sites and patterns
of ancient settlement. In total, this book tells a story of
Hawaiian history, culture, and wisdom in an attempt to preserve
ancestral archaeological records. As with the first edition,
Feathered Gods and Fishhooks: The Archaeology of Ancient Hawai‘i
is an indispensable resource on the history of ancient Hawai‘i.
Of particular note is the extensive bibliography, a key guide to
hundreds of often difficult to locate reports and publications on
Hawaiian archaeology.
General
Imprint: |
University of Hawaii Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Patrick Vinton Kirch
• Mark D. Mccoy
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
277 |
Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8248-9449-8 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-8248-9449-9 |
Barcode: |
9780824894498 |
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