Contradictions Of Archaeological Theory

Author : Sandra Wallace
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136913075

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Is current archaeological theory stuck at an impasse? Sandra Wallace argues that archaeological theory has become mired as a result of logical and ontological contradictions. By showing that these contradictions are a result of common underlying philosophical assumptions and fallacies this book is able to show how a fresh approach to this discipline is necessary to resolve them, even if this requires re-examining some of the tenants of orthodox archaeology. This fresh approach is achieved by using Critical Realism as an "under labourer" to philosophically evaluate archaeological theory. Starting by assessing the historical impact of philosophy on the discipline and then looking at the current relationship between archaeology and the ontology of the material this book facilitates the construction of discipline specific theory by archaeologists. The result is an approach to archaeology that allows both students and practitioners to free themselves from endemic contradictions and re-discover their approach to archaeological theory.

Author : Sandra Wallace
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136913082

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Contradictions of Archaeological Theory by Sandra Wallace Pdf

Is current archaeological theory stuck at an impasse? Sandra Wallace argues that archaeological theory has become mired as a result of logical and ontological contradictions. By showing that these contradictions are a result of common underlying philosophical assumptions and fallacies this book is able to show how a fresh approach to this discipline is necessary to resolve them, even if this requires re-examining some of the tenants of orthodox archaeology. This fresh approach is achieved by using Critical Realism as an "under labourer" to philosophically evaluate archaeological theory. Starting by assessing the historical impact of philosophy on the discipline and then looking at the current relationship between archaeology and the ontology of the material this book facilitates the construction of discipline specific theory by archaeologists. The result is an approach to archaeology that allows both students and practitioners to free themselves from endemic contradictions and re-discover their approach to archaeological theory.

Author : R. Alexander Bentley,Herbert D. G. Maschner,Christopher Chippindale
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0759100330

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Handbook of Archaeological Theories by R. Alexander Bentley,Herbert D. G. Maschner,Christopher Chippindale Pdf

This handbook gathers original, authoritative articles from leading archaeologists to compile the latest thinking about archaeological theory. The authors provide a comprehensive picture of the theoretical foundations by which archaeologists contextualize and analyze their archaeological data. Student readers will also gain a sense of the immense power that theory has for building interpretations of the past, while recognizing the wonderful archaeological traditions that created it. An extensive bibliography is included. This volume is the single most important reference for current information on contemporary archaeological theories.

Author : Matthew Johnson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781444360417

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Archaeological Theory by Matthew Johnson Pdf

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

Author : Pedro Paulo Funari,Andrés Zarankin,Emily Stovel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780306486524

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Global Archaeological Theory by Pedro Paulo Funari,Andrés Zarankin,Emily Stovel Pdf

Archaeological theory has gone through a great upheaval in the last 50 years – from the processual theory, which wanted to make archaeology more "scientific" to post-processual theory, which understands that interpreting human behavior (even of past cultures) is a subjective study. This subjective approach incorporates a plurality of readings, thereby implying that different interpretations are always possible, allowing us to modify and change our ideas under the light of new information and/or interpretive frameworks. In this way, interpretations form a continuous flow of transformation and change, and thus archaeologists do not uncover a real past but rather construct a historical past or a narrative of the past. Post-processual theory also incorporates a conscious and explicit political interest on the past of the scholar and the subject. This includes fields and topics such as gender issues, ethnicity, class, landscapes, and consumption. This reflects a conscious attempt to also decentralize the discipline, from an imperialist point of view to an empowering one. Method and theory also means being politically aware and engaged to incorporate diverse critical approaches to improve understanding of the past and the present. This book focuses on the fundamental theoretical issues found in the discipline and thus both engages and represents the very rich plurality of the post-processual approach to archaeology. The book is divided into four sections: Issues in Archaeological Theory, Archaeological Theory and Method in Action, Space and Power in Material Culture, and Images as Material Discourse.

Author : Deodato Tapete
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-27
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : 9783038427636

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Remote Sensing and Geosciences for Archaeology by Deodato Tapete Pdf

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Remote Sensing and Geosciences for Archaeology" that was published in Geosciences

Author : Patricia Ann Urban,Edward M. Schortman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1315473011

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Archaeological Theory in Practice by Patricia Ann Urban,Edward M. Schortman Pdf

Author : Michael Shanks,Christopher Y. Tilley
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0415088704

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Re-constructing Archaeology by Michael Shanks,Christopher Y. Tilley Pdf

First published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Andrew Jones
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2001-12-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781139432047

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Archaeological Theory and Scientific Practice by Andrew Jones Pdf

Is archaeology an art or a science? This question has been hotly debated over the last few decades with the rise of archaeological science. At the same time, archaeologists have seen a change in the intellectual character of their discipline, as many writers have adopted approaches influenced by social theory. The discipline now encompasses both archaeological scientists and archaeological theorists, and discussion regarding the status of archaeology remains polarised. In this 2001 book, Andrew Jones argues that we need to analyse the practice of archaeology. Through an analysis of archaeological practice, influenced by recent developments in the field of science studies, and with the aid of extensive case studies, he develops a new framework which allows the interpretative and methodological components of the discipline to work in tandem. His reassessment of the status and character of archaeology will be of interest to students, scholars and professionals.

Author : Laura Coltofean-Arizancu,Margarita Díaz-Andreu
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781789254693

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Interdisciplinarity and Archaeology by Laura Coltofean-Arizancu,Margarita Díaz-Andreu Pdf

This book explores the history of interdisciplinary relationships between archaeology and other branches of knowledge in Europe and elsewhere. This is a largely untold history that needs to be unpacked. This book brings to light some of the events leading towards interdisciplinary relations in archaeology from the nineteenth to the twentieth century. It encompasses ten scholarly contributions that offer a critical overview of this complex, dynamic and long-lasting transformative process. This is a pioneering project in the field of the history of archaeology, as it is the first to examine the inclusion into archaeological practice of various disciplines categorized under the umbrella of hard, natural and social sciences, as well as the humanities. The authors of this volume include internationally acknowledged scholars of the history of archaeology, such as Margarita Díaz-Andreu, Nathan Schlanger and Oscar Moro, as well as other well-established authors in the field from Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Switzerland. The chapters cover a wide range of topics. Several of them deal with interdisciplinarity in archaeology on a more general level by analysing its relationship with other sciences in specific countries. Other chapters discuss the incorporation of disciplines such as palynology and zoology into archaeology, either on a wider scale or using certain countries as case studies. Some authors focus on the work of scholars as starting points for examining the intersection between antiquarianism, archaeology, the natural sciences and numismatics, while others theorize on the influence of epistemology and philosophy of science on archaeological theory and practice. Finally, the influence of the army is also discussed in the development of archaeology.

Author : Neil Asher Silberman,Alexander A. Bauer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2130 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780199735785

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The Oxford Companion to Archaeology by Neil Asher Silberman,Alexander A. Bauer Pdf

The second edition of The Oxford Companion to Archaeology is a thoroughly up-to-date resource with new entries exploring the many advances in the field since the first edition published in 1996. In 700 entries, the second edition provides thorough coverage to historical archaeology, the development of archaeology as a field of study, and the way the discipline works to explain the past. In addition to these theoretical entries, other entries describe the major excavations, discoveries, and innovations, from the discovery of the cave paintings at Lascaux to the deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphics and the use of luminescence dating. Recent developments in methods and analytical techniques which have revolutionized the ways excavations are performed are also covered; as well as new areas within archeology, such as cultural tourism; and major new sites which have expanded our understanding of prehistory and human developments through time. In addition to significant expansion, first-edition entries have been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the progress that has been made in the last decade and a half.

Author : Gavin Lucas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429815218

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Writing the Past by Gavin Lucas Pdf

How do archaeologists make knowledge? Debates in the latter half of the twentieth century revolved around broad, abstract philosophies and theories such as positivism and hermeneutics which have all but vanished today. By contrast, in recent years there has been a great deal of attention given to more concrete, practice-based study, such as fieldwork. But where one was too abstract, the other has become too descriptive and commonly evades issues of epistemic judgement. Writing the Past attempts to reintroduce a normative dimension to knowledge practices in archaeology, especially in relation to archaeological practice further down the ‘assembly line’ in the production of published texts, where archaeological knowledge becomes most stabilized and is widely disseminated. By exploring the composition of texts in archaeology and the relation between their structural, performative characteristics and key epistemic virtues, this book aims to move debate in both knowledge and writing practices in a new direction. Although this book will be of particular interest to archaeologists, the argument offered has relevance for all academic disciplines concerned with how knowledge production and textual composition intertwine.

Author : Ian Hodder
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134797349

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Theory and Practice in Archaeology by Ian Hodder Pdf

An overview of the way the archaeological debate has developed over the last 10 years. Hodder aims to break down the separation between theory and practice and reconcile the division between the intellectual and the 'dirt' archaeologist.

Author : Randall H. McGuire
Publisher : Eliot Werner Publications/Percheron Press
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002-12-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9798986386119

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A Marxist Archaeology by Randall H. McGuire Pdf

A rich intellectual tradition that offers archaeologists a way around many seemingly irresolvable theoretical oppositions, Marxism deserves a place in the philosophical and substantive debates in archaeology. This book applies Marxist theory to archaeology, explores long-term historical change and cultural evolution, and advocates a dialectical and historical approach to the study of the past. Originally published by Academic Press in 1992, this edition features a new prologue by the author.

Author : Rachel J. Crellin,Craig N. Cipolla,Lindsay M. Montgomery,Oliver J.T. Harris,Sophie V. Moore
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780429648762

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Archaeological Theory in Dialogue by Rachel J. Crellin,Craig N. Cipolla,Lindsay M. Montgomery,Oliver J.T. Harris,Sophie V. Moore Pdf

Archaeological Theory in Dialogue presents an innovative conversation between five scholars from different backgrounds on a range of central issues facing archaeology today. Interspersing detailed investigations of critical theoretical issues with dialogues between the authors, the book interrogates the importance of four themes at the heart of much contemporary theoretical debate: relations, ontology, posthumanism, and Indigenous paradigms. The authors, who work in Europe and North America, explore how these themes are shaping the ways that archaeologists conduct fieldwork, conceptualize the past, and engage with the political and ethical challenges that our discipline faces in the twenty-first century. The unique style of Archaeological Theory in Dialogue, switching between detailed arguments and dialogical exchange, makes it essential reading for both scholars and students of archaeological theory and those with an interest in the politics and ethics of the past.