| The Archaeology of Identities: A Reader Contributor(s): Insoll, Timothy (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415415020 ISBN-13: 9780415415026 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $52.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2006 Annotation: This definitive sourcebook collates seminal articles from this increasingly important field, to present a comprehensive and well-balanced representation of approaches and interests in a single volume for students, lecturers and researchers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology |
| Dewey: 930.1 |
| LCCN: 2006022125 |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.38" W x 8.95" (1.51 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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:
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. |