Archaeological Theory
An Introduction
2nd Edition
Published on 29. December 2009
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-1-4051-0014-4 (ISBN)
Description
Archaeological Theory, 2nd Edition is the most current and comprehensive introduction to the field available. Thoroughly revised and updated, this engaging text offers students an ideal entry point to the major concepts and ongoing debates in archaeological research.
New edition of a popular introductory text that explores the increasing diversity of approaches to archaeological theory
Features more extended coverage of 'traditional' or culture-historical archaeology
Examines theory across the English-speaking world and beyond
Offers greatly expanded coverage of evolutionary theory, divided into sociocultural and Darwinist approaches
Includes an expanded glossary, bibliography, and useful suggestions for further readings
New edition of a popular introductory text that explores the increasing diversity of approaches to archaeological theory
Features more extended coverage of 'traditional' or culture-historical archaeology
Examines theory across the English-speaking world and beyond
Offers greatly expanded coverage of evolutionary theory, divided into sociocultural and Darwinist approaches
Includes an expanded glossary, bibliography, and useful suggestions for further readings
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 163 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
599 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-0014-4 (9781405100144)
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Person
Matthew Johnson is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Southampton. He has taught at the University of Sheffield, St. David's University College, Lampeter, and at Durham University. His previous books include Housing Culture: Traditional Architecture in an English Landscape (1993), An Archaeology of Capitalism (1996, Blackwell), and Ideas Of Landscape (2006, Blackwell).
Content
List of Figures vi Acknowledgements viii
Preface: The Contradictions of Theory x
1 Common Sense is Not Enough 1
2 The 'New Archaeology' 12
3 Archaeology as a Science 35
4 Middle-range Theory, Ethnoarchaeology and Material Culture Studies 50
5 Culture and Process 68
6 Thoughts and Ideologies 89
7 Postprocessual and Interpretive Archaeologies 102
8 Archaeology, Gender and Identity 122
9 Archaeology and Cultural Evolution 143
10 Archaeology and Darwinian Evolution 164
11 Archaeology and History 185
12 Archaeology, Politics and Culture 199
13 Conclusion: The Future of Theory 216
Selective Glossary 236
Further Reading 245
Bibliography 265
Index 299
Preface: The Contradictions of Theory x
1 Common Sense is Not Enough 1
2 The 'New Archaeology' 12
3 Archaeology as a Science 35
4 Middle-range Theory, Ethnoarchaeology and Material Culture Studies 50
5 Culture and Process 68
6 Thoughts and Ideologies 89
7 Postprocessual and Interpretive Archaeologies 102
8 Archaeology, Gender and Identity 122
9 Archaeology and Cultural Evolution 143
10 Archaeology and Darwinian Evolution 164
11 Archaeology and History 185
12 Archaeology, Politics and Culture 199
13 Conclusion: The Future of Theory 216
Selective Glossary 236
Further Reading 245
Bibliography 265
Index 299