Overview

Theory in Archaeology 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? 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? Theory in Archaeology is an important book whose authors bring together very different perceptions of the past. Its wide scope and interest will attract an international readership among students and academics alike.

Full Product Details

Author:   Peter J. Ucko
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.770kg
ISBN:  

9780415514934

ISBN 10:   0415514932
Pages:   414
Publication Date:   04 November 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

(list of contributing authors): Bassey Andah, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Anick Coudart, Institut d'Art et d'Archeologie, Paris; Pavel M Dolukhanov, University of Newcastle upon Tyne; Christopher Evans, University of Cambridge; Pedro Paulo A Funari, Universidade de Campinas, Sao Paulo; Martin Hall, University of Cape Town, South Africa; Heinrich Haerke, University of Reading; Susana Oliveira Jorge and Vitor Jorge, Universdidade do Porto, Portugal; John Kinahan, State Museum, Windhoek, Namimbia; Quentin Mackie, University of Southampton; Stephanie Moser, University of Sydney; Laurent Olivier, University of Cambridge; K Paddayya, Deccan College, Poona, India; Gustavo Politis, Universidad Nacional de la Plata, Argentina; Daud Aris Tanudirjo, Universitas Gadjahmada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Julian Thomas, University of Southampton; Hiroshi Tsude, Osaka University, Japan; Peter J Ucko, Institure of Archaeology, University of London; Peter C Woodman, University College, Cork

Reviews

Author Information

Peter J. Ucko

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions