Tracing Archaeology's Past: The Historiography of Archaeology
Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, 1989. First Edition, First Printing.
No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. 9.25 inches tall; 252 pages with with Bibliography and Index.
This is a seminal work that delves into the evolution of archaeological thought and practice. This collection of 17 critical essays, stemming from a 1987 conference at Southern Illinois University, marks one of the first comprehensive examinations of the history of archaeology as a discipline. The contributors, including notable scholars like Alice Beck Kehoe and David J. Meltzer, explore how archaeology's past has been constructed and the implications of these narratives for contemporary practice.
The volume is divided into thematic sections exploring archaeology’s role in shaping national identities, colonial influences, and institutional impacts. It also addresses historiographical methodologies and the challenges of objectivity. Christenson’s work is a crucial resource for those studying the development of archaeological thought and its implications for current practices.
Subjects: Archaeology, Historiography, History of Science, Colonialism, Nationalism, History, Archaeology, Historiography
Item #20784
ISBN: 0809315238
Price: $34.00
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