Contemporary Issues in California Archaeology

Contemporary Issues in California Archaeology
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 397
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ISBN-10 : 9781315431642
ISBN-13 : 1315431645
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Synopsis Contemporary Issues in California Archaeology by : Terry L Jones

Recent archaeological research on California includes a greater diversity of models and approaches to the region’s past, as older literature on the subject struggles to stay relevant. This comprehensive volume offers an in-depth look at the most recent theoretical and empirical developments in the field including key controversies relevant to the Golden State: coastal colonization, impacts of comets and drought cycles, systems of power, Polynesian contacts, and the role of indigenous peoples in the research process, among others. With a specific emphasis on those aspects of California’s past that resonate with the state’s modern cultural identity, the editors and contributors—all leading figures in California archaeology—seek a new understanding of the myth and mystique of the Golden State.

An Archaeology of Abundance

An Archaeology of Abundance
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Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : 0813056160
ISBN-13 : 9780813056166
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis An Archaeology of Abundance by : Victor D. Thompson

This volume focuses on the archaeology and historical ecology of a series of islands located off the Pacific Coast of Alta and Baja California, from the Channel Islands to Cedros Island.

Archaeology After Interpretation

Archaeology After Interpretation
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 469
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ISBN-10 : 9781315434230
ISBN-13 : 1315434237
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Archaeology After Interpretation by : Benjamin Alberti

A new generation of archaeologists has thrown down a challenge to post-processual theory, arguing that characterizing material symbols as arbitrary overlooks the material character and significance of artifacts. This volume showcases the significant departure from previous symbolic approaches that is underway in the discipline. It brings together key scholars advancing a variety of cutting edge approaches, each emphasizing an understanding of artifacts and materials not in terms of symbols but relationally, as a set of associations that compose people’s understanding of the world. Authors draw on a diversity of intellectual sources and case studies, paving a dynamic road ahead for archaeology as a discipline and theoretical approaches to material culture.

Archaeology of Households, Kinship, and Social Change

Archaeology of Households, Kinship, and Social Change
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 378
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ISBN-10 : 9781000464917
ISBN-13 : 1000464911
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Synopsis Archaeology of Households, Kinship, and Social Change by : Lacey B. Carpenter

Archaeology of Households, Kinship, and Social Change offers new perspectives on the processes of social change from the standpoint of household archaeology. This volume develops new theoretical and methodological approaches to the archaeology of households pursuing three critical themes: household diversity in human residential communities with and without archaeologically identifiable houses, interactions within and between households that explicitly considers impacts of kin and non-kin relationships, and lastly change as a process that involves the choices made by members of households in the context of larger societal constraints. Encompassing these themes, authors explore the role of social ties and their material manifestations (within the house, dwelling, or other constructed space), how the household relates to other social units, how households consolidate power and control over resources, and how these changes manifest at multiple scales. The case studies presented in this volume have broader implications for understanding the drivers of change, the ways households create the contexts for change, and how households serve as spaces for invention, reaction, and/or resistance. Understanding the nature of relationships within households is necessary for a more complete understanding of communities and regions as these ties are vital to explaining how and why societies change. Taking a comparative outlook, with case studies from around the world, this volume will inform students and professionals researching household archaeology and be of interest to other disciplines concerned with the relationship between social networks and societal change.

Archaeology

Archaeology
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 97
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ISBN-10 : 9781509549887
ISBN-13 : 1509549889
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Archaeology by : Ann B. Stahl

History lies beneath our feet and in the landscapes around us. In contrast to the history that comes from studying texts, archaeology is the study of history through objects, monuments, and other traces of past lives: history that extends beyond the earliest writings into the deep past, revealing the varied pathways that led to the present, and the challenges – often similar to those we face today – that confronted our ancestors. Ann Stahl argues that archaeology is unique in its focus on the everyday lives of all peoples in all places and times. From ancient temples to humble homes, archaeologists piece together worlds that would otherwise be lost: knowledge that shows us how routine actions have shaped societies, how and why societies have changed in light of environment, politics, and culture – and perhaps what the future holds for our societies too. Using compelling examples from a storied international career, Stahl provides the perfect summary of why archaeology is both a vitally important and enjoyable subject to study.

Exploring Sex and Gender in Bioarchaeology

Exploring Sex and Gender in Bioarchaeology
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Publisher : University of New Mexico Press
Total Pages : 307
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ISBN-10 : 9780826352590
ISBN-13 : 0826352596
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis Exploring Sex and Gender in Bioarchaeology by : Sabrina C. Agarwal

This volume brings together the latest approaches in bioarchaeology in the study of sex and gender. Archaeologists have long used skeletal remains to identify gender. Contemporary bioarchaeologists, however, have begun to challenge the theoretical and methodological basis for sex assignment from the skeleton. Simultaneously, they have started to consider the cultural construction of the gendered body and gender roles, recognizing the body as uniquely fashioned from the interaction of biological, social, and environmental factors. As the contributors to this volume reveal, combining skeletal data with contextual information can provide a richer understanding of life in the past.

Archaeology

Archaeology
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 433
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ISBN-10 : 9781317350095
ISBN-13 : 131735009X
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Archaeology by : Mark Q Sutton

Illuminating the world of archaeology. Archaeology conveys the excitement of archaeological discovery and explains how archaeologists think as they scientifically find, analyze, and interpret evidence. The main objective of this text is to provide an introduction to the broad and fascinating world of archaeology from the scientific perspective. Discussions on the theoretical aspects of archaeology, as well as the practical applications of what is learned about the past, have been updated and expanded upon in this fourth edition. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Discuss the theoretical aspects of archaeology. Apply what has been learned about the past. Identify the various perspectives archaeologists have.

Inclusion, Transformation, and Humility in North American Archaeology

Inclusion, Transformation, and Humility in North American Archaeology
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Publisher : Berghahn Books
Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : 9781805392767
ISBN-13 : 180539276X
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Inclusion, Transformation, and Humility in North American Archaeology by : Seth Mallios

In a dynamic near half-century career of insight, engagement, and instruction, Kent G. Lightfoot transformed North American archaeology through his innovative ideas, robust collaborations, thoughtful field projects, and mentoring of numerous students. Authors emphasize the multifarious ways Lightfoot impacted—and continues to impact—approaches to archaeological inquiry, anthropological engagement, indigenous issues, and professionalism. Four primary themes include: negotiations of intercultural entanglements in pluralistic settings; transformations of temporal and spatial archaeological dimensions, as well as theoretical and methodological innovations; engagement with contemporary people and issues; and leading by example with honor, humor, and humility. These reflect the remarkable depth, breadth, and growth in Lightfoot’s career, despite his unwavering stylistic devotion to Hawaiian shirts.

Rethinking Colonial Pasts Through Archaeology

Rethinking Colonial Pasts Through Archaeology
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 529
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ISBN-10 : 9780199696697
ISBN-13 : 0199696691
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Rethinking Colonial Pasts Through Archaeology by : Neal Ferris

This work explores the archaeologies of daily living left by the indigenous and other displaced peoples impacted by European colonial expansion over the last 600 years. Case studies from North America, Australia, Africa, the Caribbean, and Ireland significantly revise conventional historical narratives of those interactions, their presumed impacts, and their ongoing relevance for the material, social, economic, and political lives and identities of contemporary indigenous and other peoples.

Rock Art Studies: News of the World V

Rock Art Studies: News of the World V
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Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : 9781784913540
ISBN-13 : 1784913545
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Rock Art Studies: News of the World V by : Paul Bahn

This is the fifth volume in the series Rock Art Studies: News of the World. Like the previous editions, it covers rock art research and management across the globe over a five-year period, in this case the years 2010 to 2014 inclusive.