Understanding The Archaeological Record

Author : Gavin Lucas
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107010260

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This book explores the diverse understandings of the archaeological record in both historical and contemporary perspective, while also serving as a guide to reassessing current views. Gavin Lucas argues that archaeological theory has become both too fragmented and disconnected from the particular nature of archaeological evidence. The book examines three ways of understanding the archaeological record - as historical sources, through formation theory, and as material culture - then reveals ways to connect these three domains through a reconsideration of archaeological entities and archaeological practice. Ultimately, Lucas calls for a rethinking of the nature of the archaeological record and the kind of history and narratives written from it.

Author : Gavin Lucas
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781139504911

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This book explores the diverse understandings of the archaeological record in both historical and contemporary perspective, while also serving as a guide to reassessing current views. Gavin Lucas argues that archaeological theory has become both too fragmented and disconnected from the particular nature of archaeological evidence. The book examines three ways of understanding the archaeological record - as historical sources, through formation theory and as material culture - then reveals ways to connect these three domains through a reconsideration of archaeological entities and archaeological practice. Ultimately, Lucas calls for a rethinking of the nature of the archaeological record and the kind of history and narratives written from it.

Author : Gavin Lucas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Antiquities
ISBN : OCLC:849085187

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Author : Charles Perreault
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226631011

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The Quality of the Archaeological Record by Charles Perreault Pdf

Paleobiology struggled for decades to influence our understanding of evolution and the history of life because it was stymied by a focus on microevolution and an incredibly patchy fossil record. But in the 1970s, the field took a radical turn, as paleobiologists began to investigate processes that could only be recognized in the fossil record across larger scales of time and space. That turn led to a new wave of macroevolutionary investigations, novel insights into the evolution of species, and a growing prominence for the field among the biological sciences. In The Quality of the Archaeological Record, Charles Perreault shows that archaeology not only faces a parallel problem, but may also find a model in the rise of paleobiology for a shift in the science and theory of the field. To get there, he proposes a more macroscale approach to making sense of the archaeological record, an approach that reveals patterns and processes not visible within the span of a human lifetime, but rather across an observation window thousands of years long and thousands of kilometers wide. Just as with the fossil record, the archaeological record has the scope necessary to detect macroscale cultural phenomena because it can provide samples that are large enough to cancel out the noise generated by micro-scale events. By recalibrating their research to the quality of the archaeological record and developing a true macroarchaeology program, Perreault argues, archaeologists can finally unleash the full contributive value of their discipline.

Author : Stephen Weiner
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781139487313

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Microarchaeology by Stephen Weiner Pdf

The archaeological record is a combination of what is seen by eye, as well as the microscopic record revealed with the help of instrumentation. The information embedded in the microscopic record can significantly add to our understanding of past human behaviour, provided this information has not been altered by the passage of time. Microarchaeology seeks to understand the microscopic record in terms of the type of information embedded in this record, the materials in which this information resides, and the conditions under which a reliable signal can be extracted. This book highlights the concepts needed to extract information from the microscopic record. Intended for all archaeologists and archaeological scientists, it will be of particular interest to students who have some background in the natural sciences as well as archaeology.

Author : Eileen M. Murphy
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781782975359

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Deviant Burial in the Archaeological Record by Eileen M. Murphy Pdf

This edited volume contains twelve papers that present evidence on non-normative burial practices from the Neolithic through to Post-Medieval periods and includes case studies from some ten countries. It has long been recognised by archaeologists that certain individuals in a variety of archaeological cultures from diverse periods and locations have been accorded differential treatment in burial relative to other members of their society. These individuals can include criminals, women who died during childbirth, unbaptised infants, people with disabilities, and supposed revenants, to name but a few. Such burials can be identifiable in the archaeological record from an examination of the location and external characteristics of the grave site. Furthermore, the position of the body in addition to its association with unusual grave goods can be a further feature of atypical burials. The motivation behind such non-normative burial practices is also diverse and can be related to a wide variety of social and religious beliefs. It is envisaged that the volume will make a significant contribution towards our understanding of the complexities involved when dealing with non-normative burials in the archaeological record.

Author : Lewis R. Binford
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2002-04-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 052092858X

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In Pursuit of the Past by Lewis R. Binford Pdf

Many consider Lewis Binford to be the single most influential figure in archaeology in the last half-century. His contributions to the "New Archaeology" changed the course of the field as he argued for the development of a scientifically rigorous framework to guide the excavation and interpretation of the archaeological record. In this book, first published nearly two decades ago, Binford provided students and general readers with an introduction to his challenging and provocative ideas about understanding the human past. Now available again, this important component of Binford's intellectual legacy will convey the drama and intellectual excitement of contemporary archaeology to a new generation of archaeologists and others interested in the field. Throughout the book, Binford questions old ideas and proposes new theories based on his comparative archaeological and ethnographic research in North America, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. A new afterword by Binford surveys the direction archaeology has taken since the publication of this book and shares his hopes for the future of the discipline.

Author : Willeke Wendrich
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780816599301

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Archaeology and Apprenticeship by Willeke Wendrich Pdf

Archaeologists study a wide array of material remains to propose conclusions about non-material aspects of culture. The intricacies of these findings have increased over recent decades, but only limited attention has been paid to what the archaeological record can tell us about the transfer of cultural knowledge through apprenticeship. Apprenticeship is broadly defined as the transmission of culture through a formal or informal teacher–pupil relationship. This collection invites a wide discussion, citing case studies from all over the world and yet focuses the scholarship into a concise set of contributions. The chapters in this volume demonstrate how archaeology can benefit greatly from the understanding of the social dimensions of knowledge transfer. This book also examines apprenticeship in archaeology against a backdrop of sociological and cognitive psychology literature, to enrich the understanding of the relationship between material remains and enculturation. Each of the authors in this collection looks specifically at how material remains can reveal several specific aspects of ancient cultures: What is the human potential for learning? How do people learn? Who is teaching? Why are they learning? What are the results of such learning? How do we recognize knowledge transfer in the archaeological record? These fundamental questions are featured in various forms in all chapters of the book. With case studies from the American Southwest, Alaska, Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Mesopotamia, this book will have broad appeal for scholars—particularly those concerned with cultural transmission and traditions of learning and education—all over the world.

Author : Matthew Canto
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1848024185

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Geoarchaeology by Matthew Canto Pdf

This guidance document covers the use of geoarchaeology to assist in understanding the archaeological record. Geoarchaeological techniques may range in scale from landscape studies to microscopic analysis, and are carried out by practitioners with specialist knowledge about the physical environment in which archaeological stratigraphy is preserved, and excavations take place. The main aim is usually to understand site formation processes, but there may also be issues concerning site preservation, refining field interpretations of archaeological contexts and identifying changes in the physical landscape through time.

Author : J. Theodore Peña
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781139464277

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Roman Pottery in the Archaeological Record by J. Theodore Peña Pdf

A rich portrayal of how Romans used their pottery and the implications of these practices on the archaeological record, considering an array of evidence including Latin and ancient Greek texts and representations in Roman art. It will appeal to specialists and academics interested in archaeology, Roman pottery and ceramics.

Author : Gavin Lucas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2004-11-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134384273

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The Archaeology of Time by Gavin Lucas Pdf

It might seem obvious that time lies at the heart of archaeology, since archaeology is about the past. However, the issue of time is complicated and often problematic, and although we take it very much for granted, our understanding of time affects the way we do archaeology. This book is an introduction not just to the issues of chronology and dating, but time as a theoretical concept and how this is understood and employed in contemporary archaeology. It provides a full discussion of chronology and change, time and the nature of the archaeological record, and the perception of time and history in past societies. Drawing on a wide range of archaeological examples from a variety of regions and periods, The Archaeology of Time provides students with a crucial source book on one of the key themes of archaeology.

Author : Alison E. Rautman
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781512806830

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Reading the Body by Alison E. Rautman Pdf

Classical and anthropological archaeologists share many of the same interests and confront many of the same problems studying extinct cultures. Despite differences in background and training, scholars in these disciplines are all engaged in analyzing and interpreting the archaeological record. Traditionally, however, there have been few opportunities for classical archaeologists and anthropologists to discuss mutually beneficial perspectives in method and theory. The study of gender and its representations affords an opportunity for archaeologists and anthropologists to share information and increase our understanding of how people lived in the past. Reading the Body contains current anthropological and archaeological research about the body and the archaeological record-both physical remains and artistic representations-from sites all over the world ranging in time from the European Upper Paleolithic to the Pueblo societies of the recent past. Essay topics include the reconstruction of the lives of Etruscan women from skeletal remains, gender symbolism in Inuit burials, the erotic clothing of Crete's Minoan culture, and gender identities in Maya ceramic paintings.

Author : Bruce G. Trigger
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-09-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521840767

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A History of Archaeological Thought by Bruce G. Trigger Pdf

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Author : Peter L. Storck
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780774841276

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Journey to the Ice Age by Peter L. Storck Pdf

At the end of the Ice Age, small groups of hunter-gatherers crossed from Siberia to Alaska and began the last chapter in the human settlement of the earth. Many left little or no trace. But one group, the Early Paleo-Indians, exploded onto the archaeological record about 11,500 radiocarbon years ago and expanded rapidly throughout North America, sending splinter groups into Central and perhaps South America as well. Journey to the Ice Age explores the challenges faced by the Early Paleo-Indians of northeastern North America. A revealing, autobiographical account, this is at once a captivating record of Storck's discoveries and an introduction to the practice, challenges, and spirit of archaeology.

Author : Michael B. Schiffer
Publisher : Me-Int
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Social Science
ISBN : PSU:000032262940

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Formation Processes of the Archaeological Record by Michael B. Schiffer Pdf

Synthesizes the most important principles of cultural and environmental formation processes for both students and practicing archaeologists.