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ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY IN EUROPE
THE LAST THREE DECADES |
| By: |
Ian Hodder (Editor) |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£34.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1317596595 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781317596592 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
30 October, 2014 |
| Series: |
Routledge Library Editions: Archaeology |
| Pages: |
328 |
| Description: |
Drawing on the work of contributors from a variety of European countries, this charts the development of archaeological theory in recent decades, considered in the light of increased theoretical awareness and the emergence of distinctly national and European perspectives. |
| Synopsis: |
The 1980s witnessed exciting developments in theoretical writing in Western archaeology. Where previous decades were dominated by the Anglo-American perspective, or "New Archaeology", the recent years showed the European debate grow in confidence and vitality. This book, published in 1991, captures this spirit of debate as contributors from a wide cross-section of countries evaluate the development of the distinctly national and European characteristics of archaeology and assess future directions. Contributors consider an extensive range of ideologies and viewpoints, stressing the fundamentally historical emphasis and social construction of European archaeology. The development of archaeological theory is traced, with specific emphasis on factors which differ from country to country. Ultimately, it argues that the most active response to archaeology is to celebrate theory within a constantly critical mode. A great insight into the development of theory. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |