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Tracing Archaeology's Past: The Historiography of Archaeology (Publications in Archaeology),New
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In 17 critical essays, the first book to address the historiography of archaeology evaluates how and why the history of archaeology is written.The emphasis in the first section is on how archaeologists use historical knowledge of their discipline. For example, it can help them to understand the origin of current archaeological ideas, to learn from past errors, and to apply past research to current questions. It can even be integrated into the new liberal arts curricula in an attempt to instruct students in critical thinking.The second section considers the sociopolitical context within which past archaeologists lived and worked and the contexts within which historians of archaeology write. The topics treated include the rise of capitalism and colonialism and the rise of 'modern archaeology,' the political contexts and changing form of the history of Mesoamerican archaeology, the decline to obscurity of once prominent archaeologists, and the institutional and ideological 'fossilization' of American classical archaeology.The final section focuses on researching and presenting the history of archaeology. The authors discuss past archaeologists in light of their institutional affiliations, the use of historic methods to interpret past archaeological notes and collections, and the means of presenting the history of archaeology on videotape. The final paper offers a plan for documenting the many records (diaries, fieldnotes, correspondence, unpublished reports) in public and private hands that contain the history of archaeology.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Tracing Archaeology's Past'? A: 'Tracing Archaeology's Past' focuses on the historiography of archaeology, discussing how the history of the field is written and the factors influencing this process.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Andrew L. Christenson, who holds degrees of B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.
- Q: What types of essays are included in this book? A: The book contains 17 critical essays that explore various aspects of archaeology's historiography.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Tracing Archaeology's Past'? A: The book was published on October 16, 1989.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Tracing Archaeology's Past' has a total of 264 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: This is a used book listed in good condition, specifically noted as 'Mint'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Tracing Archaeology's Past' is categorized under Historiography.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students and educators? A: Yes, the book can be integrated into liberal arts curricula and is useful for students and educators interested in critical thinking and archaeology.
- Q: What are some topics covered in the book? A: Topics include the sociopolitical context of archaeology, the history of Mesoamerican archaeology, and methods for presenting archaeological history.