Theory in archaeology : a world perspective / edited by Peter J. Ucko.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ucko, Peter J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Archaeology--Philosophy--Congresses.

Archaeology.

Archaeology--Philosophy.

Archaeology--Congresses.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

xx, 393 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits, plans ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1995.

Summary:

"Theory in Archaeology" tackles important questions about the diversity in archaeological theory and practice which face the discipline in the 1990s. What is the relationship between theory and practice? How does World' archaeological theory differ from European'? Can one be a good practitioner without theory? This unique book brings together contributors from many different countries and continents to provide the first truly global perspective on archaeological theory. They examine the nature of material culture studies and look at problems of ethnicity, regionalism, and nationality. They consider, too, another fundamental of archaeological inquiry: can our research be objective', or must the past' always be a relativistic construction? "Theory in Archaeology: a world perspective" is an important book whose authors bring together very different perceptions of the past. Its wide scope and interest should guarantee a wide readership.

Notes:

"Derives from a conference--flagged as euroTAG--of the Theoretical Archaeology Group, held at Southampton University from the 14th-16th December 1992"--P. [xviii].

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

041510677X

OCLC:

30779373