Archaeological Theory: An Introduction

Matthew Johnson (University of Southampton, UK)

ISBN 10: 140510015X / ISBN 13: 9781405100151

Editore: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United Kingdom, Chicester, 2009

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Archaeological Theory, 2 nd 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 apopular 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR005136947

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Titolo: Archaeological Theory: An Introduction

Casa editrice: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United Kingdom, Chicester

Data di pubblicazione: 2009

Legatura: Paperback

Condizione: Very Good

Edizione: seconda edizione

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Archaeological Theory, 2^nd 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

Informazioni sull?autore:

Matthew Johnson is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Southampton. He has taught at the University of Sheffield, St. David's University College, Lampeter, and at Durham University. His previous books include Housing Culture: Traditional Architecture in an English Landscape (1993), An Archaeology of Capitalism (1996, Blackwell), and Ideas Of Landscape (2006, Blackwell).