Contemporary archaeology in theory: a reader
Book review
Article Title | Contemporary archaeology in theory: a reader |
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ERA Journal ID | 7963 |
Article Category | Book review |
Authors | |
Author | Barker, Bryce |
Journal Title | Australian Archaeology |
Journal Citation | 44, pp. 70-71 |
Number of Pages | 2 |
Year | 1997 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Place of Publication | Canberra, Australia |
ISSN | 0312-2417 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.australianarchaeologicalassociation.com.au/journal/review-of-contemporary-archaeology-in-theory-a-reader-by-r-w-preucel-and-i-hodder/ |
Abstract | Contemporary Archaeology in Theory is divided into nine parts, beginning with a Prologue in which the editors discuss, in a general sense, various approaches to archaeological theory within a post-processual critique. Each of the other sections is preceded by a short discussion or critique of the approach presented, followed by papers exemplifying the various frameworks. The main sections deal with ecological theory, political economy, evolutionary theory, meaning and practice (material symbols), feminist and gender theory, theory relating to the past as power and finally a section dealing with archaeology and Indigenous peoples’ responses to it. The authors conclude with a theoretical archaeological discourse, between and with archaeologists and indigenous peoples. The papers selected range from well-known published work, from journals such as American Antiquity, to material from occasional papers or regional journals, not readily available in Australia. |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 439999. Other history, heritage and archaeology not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Humanities and Communication |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q05v9/contemporary-archaeology-in-theory-a-reader
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