Theory in Archaeology: A World Perspective Contributor(s): Ucko, Peter J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 041510677X ISBN-13: 9780415106771 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 1995 Annotation: b /b b i Theory in Archaeology /i /b tackles important questions about the diversity in archaeological theory and practice which face the discipline in the 1990s. What is the relationship between theory and practice? How does World' archaeological theory differ from European'? Can one be a good practitioner without theory? br br This unique book brings together contributors from many different countries and continents to provide the first truly global perspective on archaeological theory. They examine the nature of material culture studies and look at problems of ethnicity, regionalism, and nationality. They consider, too, another fundamental of archaeological inquiry: can our research be objective', or must the past' always be a relativistic construction? br b /b b i Theory in Archaeology: a world perspective /i /b is an important book whose authors bring together very different perceptions of the past. Its wide scope and interest should guarantee a wide readership. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology |
Dewey: 930.101 |
LCCN: 94027877 |
Physical Information: 1.5" H x 7" W x 9.5" (2.22 lbs) 416 pages |