The Archaeology of Identities - A Reader (Hardcover)

The Archaeology of Identities brings together seventeen seminal articles from this exciting new discipline in one indispensable volume for the first time. Editor Timothy Insoll expertly selects a cross-section of contributions by leading authorities to form a comprehensive and balanced representation of approaches and interests. Issues covered include: gender and sexuality ethnicity, nationalism and caste age ideology disability. Chapters are thematically arranged and are contextualized with lucid summaries and an introductory chapter, providing an accessible introduction to the varied selection of case studies included and archaeological materials considered from global sources. The study of identity is increasingly recognized as a fundamental division of archaeological enquiry, and has recently become the focus of a variety of new and challenging developments. As such, this volume will fast become the definitive sourcebook in archaeology of identities, making it essential reading for students, lecturers and researchers in the field.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2006
First published:	2007
Editors:	Timothy Insoll
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	338
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-41501-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-41501-2
Barcode:	9780415415019

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