The Oxford Handbook of the History of Archaeology
Margarita Díaz-Andreu editor Laura Coltofean editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
Published:4th Feb '25
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The Oxford Handbook of the History of Archaeology offers comprehensive perspectives on the origins and developments of the discipline of archaeology and the direction of future advances in the field. Written by thirty-six archaeologists, historians, and historians of science from all over the world, it covers a wide range of themes, including major debates, scientific techniques, and archaeological fieldwork practices. Chapters in this handbook also discuss the effect of institutional contexts on the development of archaeology, including legislative parameters and the nature of the work that takes place in museums, universities, and the management of archaeology. Other themes include the cultural and political backdrop that has affected archaeological research, from religion to nationalism and colonialism, and the social history of archaeology, with a focus on women, amateur archaeology, economics, and tourism.
ISBN: 9780190092504
Dimensions: 251mm x 182mm x 56mm
Weight: 1710g
976 pages