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Ethnoarchaeology in Action

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Part of Cambridge World Archaeology

Authors:
Nicholas David, University of Calgary
Carol Kramer, University of Arizona

Date Published: August 2001
availability: Available
format: Paperback
isbn: 9780521667791

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Ethnoarchaeology in Action is the first and only comprehensive study of ethnoarchaeology, the ethnographic study of living cultures from archaeological perspectives, and is designed for senior undergraduates and above in archaeology and anthropology. Its geographical coverage is global and the book includes relevant theory, practical advice regarding fieldwork, and complete topical coverage of the discipline. Critical discussions of varied case studies make this a very readable book. It is illustrated with numerous figures and photographs of many leading ethnoarchaeologists in action.
- A survey of an anthropological subdiscipline that links sociocultural and archaeological anthropology
- Comprehensive geographical and topical coverage
- Critical reading of case studies well-suited to class discussion
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"This volume, coauthored by two authorities on ethnoarchaeology, is likely to be a reference work for many archaeologists hoping to stay abreast of developments within the subdiscipline. Crisply written...." Choice

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Product details
- Date Published: August 2001
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521667791
- length: 508 pages
- dimensions: 244 x 170 x 26 mm
- weight: 0.84kg
- contains: 96 b/w illus. 3 maps
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
List of figures and credits
List of tables
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Ethnoarchaeology: its nature, origins, and history
2. Theorizing ethnoarchaeology and analogy
3. Fieldwork and ethics
4. Human residues: entering the archaeological context
5. Fauna and subsistence
6. Studying artifacts: functions, operating sequences, taxonomy
7. Style and the marking of boundaries: contrasting regional studies
8. Settlement: systems and patterns:
9. Site structures and activities
10. Architecture
11. Specialist craft production and apprenticeship
12. Trade and exchange
13. Mortuary practices, status, ideology, and systems of thought
14. Conclusions: ethnoarchaeology in context
Bibliography
Index.
Authors
Nicholas David, University of Calgary
Carol Kramer, University of Arizona