Reader in Archaeological Theory: Post-Processual and Cognitive Approaches

By David S. Whitley

Book Overview

This Reader in Archaeological Theory presents sixteen articles of key theoretical significance, in a format which makes this notoriously complex area easier for students to understand.
This volume:
* provides an intellectual history of different approaches to archaeology which contextualizes the complex traditions of cognitive archaeology and postprocessualism on which it focuses
* organizes theories of archaeology, the meanings of things, the prehistoric mind and cognition, gender, ideology and social theory and archaeology's relationship to today's society and politics
* includes lucid section introductions to each section which provide context, explain why the papers are so significant and summarize their key points
* emphasizes research from the 'New World', making archaeological theory especially relevant and accessible to students in North America.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415141605
• ISBN13: 9780415141604
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"