Archaeological Theory
An Introduction
2nd Edition
Published on 29. December 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
328 pages
978-1-4051-0015-1 (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
Reviews / Votes
?This is not just a thought-provoking up-to-date account of archaeological theory; it is also a helpful and engaging introduction for all those interested in the full array of archaeological perspectives in use today.??Ian Hodder, Stanford University "With disarming wit and inspiring clarity, Matthew Johnson's Archaeological Theory provides an engaging history of archaeological thinking that illuminates the discipline's past and charts new pathways for its future."
?Adam Smith, University of Chicago
"This is the key text for understanding archaeological theory. Matthew Johnson explains concepts and terms clearly and succinctly and makes complex theoretical ideas easily accessible."
?Claire Smith, Flinders University
"In its coverage even better than the first edition, and as refreshingly written. An excellent guide through the changing landscape of archaeological theory. A 'must read'!"
?Graeme Barker, University of Cambridge
More details
Edition
2. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 22.9 cm
Width: 15.3 cm
Thickness: 1.5 cm
Weight
420 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-0015-1 (9781405100151)
Schweitzer Classification
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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.
Acknowledgements.
Preface: The Contradictions of Theory.
1. Common Sense is Not Enough.
2. The 'New Archaeology'.
3. Archaeology as a Science.
4. Middle-range Theory, Ethnoarchaeology and Material Culture Studies.
5. Culture and Process.
6. Thoughts and Ideologies.
7. Postprocessual and Interpretive Archaeologies.
8. Archaeology, Gender and Identity.
9. Archaeology and Cultural Evolution.
10. Archaeology and Darwinian Evolution.
11. Archaeology and History.
12. Archaeology, Politics and Culture.
13. Conclusion: The Future of Theory.
Selective Glossary.
Further Reading.
Bibliography.
Index.
Acknowledgements.
Preface: The Contradictions of Theory.
1. Common Sense is Not Enough.
2. The 'New Archaeology'.
3. Archaeology as a Science.
4. Middle-range Theory, Ethnoarchaeology and Material Culture Studies.
5. Culture and Process.
6. Thoughts and Ideologies.
7. Postprocessual and Interpretive Archaeologies.
8. Archaeology, Gender and Identity.
9. Archaeology and Cultural Evolution.
10. Archaeology and Darwinian Evolution.
11. Archaeology and History.
12. Archaeology, Politics and Culture.
13. Conclusion: The Future of Theory.
Selective Glossary.
Further Reading.
Bibliography.
Index.