| Archaeology of Identity Contributor(s): Diaz-Andreu, Margarita (Author), Lucy, Sam (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415197457 ISBN-13: 9780415197458 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2005 Annotation: The "Archaeology of Identity "presents an overview of five of the key areas which have recently emerged in archaeological social theory: gender, age, ethnicity, religion and status. This book reviews the research history of each area, and the different ways in which they have been investigated, as well as offering potential ways forward. Emphasis is placed on exploring the ways in which material culture is structured by these aspects of individual and communal identity, with a particular stress on social practice. A wealth of scholarship is brought together in this book, which provides an integrated approach to identity not commonly found in similar studies. This book is suitable for students and readers interested in issues of identity, issues pertinent today, as well as social scientists dealing with similar aspects in sociology, anthropology and history. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology - Technology & Engineering | Engineering (general) |
| Dewey: 930.1 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.97 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bringing together a wealth of scholarship which provides a unique integrated approach to identity, The Archaeology of Identity presents an overview of the five key areas which have recently emerged in archaeological social theory: * gender This excellent book reviews the research history of each areas, the different ways in which each has been investigated, and offers new avenues for research and exploring the connections between them. Emphasis is placed on exploring the ways in which material culture structures, and is structured by, these aspects of individual and communal identity, with a particular examination of social practice. Useful for social scientists in sociology, anthropology and history, under- and postgraduates will find this an excellent addition to their course studies. |