| African Historical Archaeologies 2004 Edition Contributor(s): Reid, Andrew M. (Editor), Lane, Paul J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0306479958 ISBN-13: 9780306479953 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2003 Annotation: Traditionally, Historical Archaeology has had a North American or European stance, focusing on the interplay between historical documents and the archaeological record. For Africa, with its non-traditional historical sources, this interplay is not as applicable. These sources also inform the period of contact with Europeans, during which the shape of the modern continent was inexorably defined. By focusing on such sources, it becomes possible to present historical understandings which access African experiences with outsiders and other African populations. This volume explores the range of interactions between the historical sources and archaeology that are available on the African continent. The contributions, written by a range of experts on different aspects of African archaeology, present the underlying issues such as: - The conflict and collaboration in the foundation of modern Africa; - African trading communities maintaining their independence from Europe; - The impacts of the Atlantic slave trade. This represents the first consideration of historical archaeology over the African continent as a whole and therefore provides an important review for African archaeologists and historians. This seminal volume also explores Africa's place in global systems of thought and economic development for historical archaeologists and historians alike. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Africa - General - Social Science | Archaeology - Social Science | Popular Culture |
| Dewey: 960.1 |
| LCCN: 2003061897 |
| Series: Contributions to Global Historical Archaeology |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6.36" W x 9.24" (1.58 lbs) 408 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume explores the range of interactions between the historical sources and archaeology that are available on the African continent. Written by a range of experts on different aspects of African archaeology, this book represents the first consideration of historical archaeology over the African continent as a whole. This seminal volume also explores Africa's place in global systems of thought and economic development and is of interest to historical archaeologists and historians. |