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This Reader in Archaeological Theory presents sixteen articles of key theoretical significance, in a format which makes this notoriously complex area easier for students to understand. This volume: * provides an intellectual history of different approaches to archaeology which contextualizes the complex traditions of cognitive archaeology and postprocessualism on which it focuses * organizes theories of archaeology, the meanings of things, the prehistoric mind and cognition, gender, ideology and social theory and archaeology's relationship to today's society and politics * includes lucid section introductions to each section which provide context, explain why the papers are so significant and summarize their key points * emphasizes research from the 'New World', making archaeological theory especially relevant and accessible to students in North America.
This volume in gender archaeology presents 19 articles which
confront and illuminate issues of gender in prehistory. It
considers the question of gender difference and whether it is
natural or culturally constructed. The articles here, which draw on
evidence from a wide range of geographic areas, aim to demonstrate
how all archaeological investigation can benefit from an awareness
of issues of gender. They also show how the long-term nature of
archaeological research can inform the gender debate across the
disciplines.;The book organizes this complex area into seven
sections on key themes in gender archaeology: archaeological method
and theory, human origins, division of labour, the social
construction of gender, iconography and ideology, power and social
hierarchies and new forms of archaeological narrative. It includes
section introductions which outline the history of research on each
topic and present the key points of each article. A balance of
material which rewrites women into prehistory and articles which
show how the concept of gender informs our understanding and
interpretation of the past are also included.
Human actions are often deeply intertwined with religion and can be
understood in a strictly religious context. Yet, many volumes and
articles pertaining to discussions of religion in the
archaeological past have focused primarily on the sociopolitical
implications of such remains. The authors in this volume argue that
while these interpretations certainly have a meaningful place in
understanding the human past, they provide only part of the
picture. Because strictly religious contexts have often been
ignored, this has resulted in an incomplete assessment of religious
behavior in the past. This volume considers exciting new directions
for considering an archaeology of religion, offering examples from
theory, tangible archaeological remains, and ethnography.
Human actions are often deeply intertwined with religion and can be
understood in a strictly religious context. Yet, many volumes and
articles pertaining to discussions of religion in the
archaeological past have focused primarily on the sociopolitical
implications of such remains. The authors in this volume argue that
while these interpretations certainly have a meaningful place in
understanding the human past, they provide only part of the
picture. Because strictly religious contexts have often been
ignored, this has resulted in an incomplete assessment of religious
behavior in the past. This volume considers exciting new directions
for considering an archaeology of religion, offering examples from
theory, tangible archaeological remains, and ethnography.
This Reader in Archaeological Theory presents sixteen articles of key theoretical significance, in a format which makes this notoriously complex area easier for students to understand. This volume: * provides an intellectual history of different approaches to archaeology which contextualizes the complex traditions of cognitive archaeology and postprocessualism on which it focuses * organizes theories of archaeology, the meanings of things, the prehistoric mind and cognition, gender, ideology and social theory and archaeology's relationship to today's society and politics * includes lucid section introductions to each section which provide context, explain why the papers are so significant and summarize their key points * emphasizes research from the 'New World', making archaeological theory especially relevant and accessible to students in North America.
This Reader in Gender Archaeology presents nineteen current, controversial and highly influential articles which confront and illuminate issues of gender in prehistory. The question of gender difference and whether it is natural or culturally constructed is a compelling one. The articles here, which draw on evidence from a wide range of geographic areas, demonstrate how all archaeological investigation can benefit from an awareness of issues of gender. They also show how the long-term nature of archaeological research can inform the gender debate across the disciplines. The volume: * organizes this complex area into seven sections on key themes in gender archaeology: archaeological method and theory, human origins, division of labour, the social construction of gender, iconography and ideology, power and social hierarchies and new forms of archaeological narrative * includes section introductions which outline the history of research on each topic and present the key points of each article * presents a balance of material which rewrites women into prehistory, and articles which show how the concept of gender informs our understanding and interpretation of the past.
From the high plains of Canada to caves in the southeastern United
States, images etched into and painted on stone by ancient Native
Americans have aroused in observers the desire to understand their
origins and meanings. Rock paintings and engravings can be found in
nearly every state and province, and each region has its own
distinctive story of discovery and evolving investigation of the
rock art record. Rock art in the twenty-first century enjoys a
large and growing popularity fueled by scholarly research and
public interest alike. This book explores the history of rock art
research in North America and provides coverage of the subject on a
continental scale. Written by contributors active in rock art
research, it examines sites that provide a cross-section of regions
and topics and complements existing books on rock art by offering
new information, insights, and approaches to research.
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