Archaeology Books

Book SynopsisThis accessible work provides a penetrating examination of one of ancient Peru's most well-known and important civilizations, examining Nasca society, politics, religion and art. It also details misconceptions regarding the Nasca that became canonized in the scholarly literature.Trade Review"An outstanding contribution to the field of Andean archaeology. This book is the most comprehensive treatment of the Nasca available and is a must read for any person interested in the origins of complex societies in South America and beyond." Charles Stanish, University of California, Los Angeles "Preposterous but popular arguments that the enigmatic Nazca Lines were created by extraterrestrials detract from appreciation of Native American culture, making an entertaining and scholarly archaeology of ancient Nasca civilization especially pertinent. Silverman and Proulx have written exactly the right book. A formidable pair of scholars, erudite while engaging, they present an almost encyclopaedic account of what is known about Nasca without ever failing to fascinate. This is an excellent book for scholars, students, and for educated general readers. It represents a real contribution to knowledge about Native American civilization." William H. Isbell, State University of New York at Binghamton "This is the first book to discuss, in depth, the culture of the Nasca, which not only produced monumental works, but whose society flourished in seven river valleysfrom Chincha to Chala. The 11 chapters, written by the two foremost scholars of Nasca archaeology, present an up-to-date synthesis of what is known of Nasca society between 150BCE and 800CE." Choice, Nov. 2002 "The Nasca can be recommended as the only comprehensive overview of its subject, and it is hoped that it will stimulate the programme of research badly needed to put to the test the plethora of ideas advanced in it." Journal of Latin American Studies "Andeanists should welcome this addition to the series devoted to single prehistoric societies ... much will be of considerable interest to both specialists and students, as well as the general public ... the book is a feast for all." Dwight T. Wallace, Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute "This book consolidates some hundred years of scholarship, since Max Uhle first sought out these pre-Inca people in 1901." British Bulletin of Publications, October 2003Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. 1. From Pots to People. 2. Emergence and Evolution of the Nasca Ceramic Tradition. 3. Life in the Desert. 4. We, the Nasca. 5. The Inhibited Landscape. 6. Symbolic Expressions of the Natural and Supernatural World. 7. The Geoglyphs of the Rio Grande de Nazca Drainage. 8. Religion and Ritual. 9. Headhunting and Warfare. 10. Nasca Sociopolitical Organization. 11. After Nasca. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisOffers a comprehensive introduction to the archaeology of Mediterranean prehistory. This title spans the Neolithic through the Iron Age, and draws from the major regions of the Mediterranean's coast and islands. It engages diverse theoretical approaches so students may see the benefits of multivocality.Trade Review“This remarkable book does precisely what its title suggests: it provides an account of the archaeology of Mediterranean prehistory that treats the Mediterranean as a single unit. A galaxy of prominent prehistorians traces themes and topics from the Levant to Spain, enabling the reader to acquire a sense of the shape of prehistory across the whole of this extraordinary space.” Robin Osborne, University of Cambridge “Blake and Knapp’s volume demonstrates that new approaches to the Mediterranean, taking as central concerns the nature of culture and cultural heritage, are breathing new life into studies of that region.” Chris Gosden, University of OxfordTable of ContentsList of Figures. List of Tables. Notes on Contributors. Acknowledgments. 1. Prehistory in the Mediterranean: The Corrupting and Connecting Sea: A. Bernard Knapp and Emma Blake (University of Glasgow; University of Michigan). 2. Substances in Motion: Neolithic Mediterranean ‘Trade’: John E. Robb and R. Helen Farr (both University of Cambridge). 3. Agriculture, Pastoralism, and Mediterranean Landscapes in Prehistory: Graeme Barker (University of Cambridge). 4. Changing Social Relations in the Mediterranean Copper and Bronze Ages: Robert Chapman (University of Reading). 5. The Material Expression of Cult, Ritual, and Feasting: Emma Blake (University of Michigan). 6. The Gendered Sea: Iconography, Gender, and Mediterranean Prehistory: Lauren E. Talalay (University of Michigan). 7. The Genesis of Monuments among the Mediterranean Islands: Michael J. Kolb (Northern Illinois University). 8. Lithic Technologies and Use: Evagelia Karimali (Institute for Mediterranean Studies, Hellas, Greece). 9. Archaeometallurgy in the Mediterranean: The Social Context of Mining, Technology, and Trade: Vasiliki Kassianidou and A. Bernard Knapp (University of Cyprus; University of Glasgow). 10. Settlement in the Prehistoric Mediterranean: Luke Sollars (University of Glasgow). 11. Maritime Commerce and Geographies of Mobility in the Late Bronze Age of the Eastern Mediterranean: Problematizations: Sturt W. Manning and Linda Hulin (University of Toronto; University of Reading). 12. Museum Archaeology and the Mediterranean Cultural Heritage: Robin Skeates (University of Durham). Index

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive introduction to the archaeology of Mediterranean prehistory and an essential reference to the most recent research and fieldwork.Trade Review“This remarkable book does precisely what its title suggests: it provides an account of the archaeology of Mediterranean prehistory that treats the Mediterranean as a single unit. A galaxy of prominent prehistorians traces themes and topics from the Levant to Spain, enabling the reader to acquire a sense of the shape of prehistory across the whole of this extraordinary space.” Robin Osborne, University of Cambridge “Blake and Knapp’s volume demonstrates that new approaches to the Mediterranean, taking as central concerns the nature of culture and cultural heritage, are breathing new life into studies of that region.” Chris Gosden, University of OxfordTable of ContentsList of Figures. List of Tables. Notes on Contributors. Acknowledgments. 1. Prehistory in the Mediterranean: The Corrupting and Connecting Sea: A. Bernard Knapp and Emma Blake (University of Glasgow; University of Michigan). 2. Substances in Motion: Neolithic Mediterranean ‘Trade’: John E. Robb and R. Helen Farr (both University of Cambridge). 3. Agriculture, Pastoralism, and Mediterranean Landscapes in Prehistory: Graeme Barker (University of Cambridge). 4. Changing Social Relations in the Mediterranean Copper and Bronze Ages: Robert Chapman (University of Reading). 5. The Material Expression of Cult, Ritual, and Feasting: Emma Blake (University of Michigan). 6. The Gendered Sea: Iconography, Gender, and Mediterranean Prehistory: Lauren E. Talalay (University of Michigan). 7. The Genesis of Monuments among the Mediterranean Islands: Michael J. Kolb (Northern Illinois University). 8. Lithic Technologies and Use: Evagelia Karimali (Institute for Mediterranean Studies, Hellas, Greece). 9. Archaeometallurgy in the Mediterranean: The Social Context of Mining, Technology, and Trade: Vasiliki Kassianidou and A. Bernard Knapp (University of Cyprus; University of Glasgow). 10. Settlement in the Prehistoric Mediterranean: Luke Sollars (University of Glasgow). 11. Maritime Commerce and Geographies of Mobility in the Late Bronze Age of the Eastern Mediterranean: Problematizations: Sturt W. Manning and Linda Hulin (University of Toronto; University of Reading). 12. Museum Archaeology and the Mediterranean Cultural Heritage: Robin Skeates (University of Durham). Index

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Book SynopsisThis book demonstrates the centrality of sex, gender, and sexuality to theories of human behaviors and practices. Moves beyond other lesbian and gay studies readers by presenting a broader view of the significance of studying same-sex cultures and sexualities across cultures. Offers readings from all four subfields of anthropology: cultural, biological, linguistic, and archaeological (along with historical and applied anthropology). Includes discussion of biotechnology and bioethics, health and illness, language, ethnicity, identity, politics, post-colonialism, kinship, development, and policymaking. Trade Review“It is volumes like this one that allow us to see all sorts of new connections and possibilities. The vibrant thematic coherence of these articles is intellectually exciting, and one can genuinely say that, in this volume, the whole is far greater than the sum of its parts. It is a particular strength that the articles come from across the anthropological subfields.” Margaret Conkey, University of California, Berkeley “An exquisite collection! The ethnographic reach and theoretical sophistication of this reader ensure that it is destined to become a classic reference and an indispensable tool for teaching. In addition to its contributions to the study of same-sex cultures, it boldly articulates anthropology’s special claims and unique role in the study of human sexualities.” Gayle Rubin, University of Michigan “An exceptionally coherent collection, with uniformly strong contributions. Same-Sex Cultures and Sexualities is a lucid demonstration of the ways that research on same-sex sexualities has intervened in and redefined core problems and debates in anthropology and history.” Mary Hancock, University of California, Santa BarbaraTable of ContentsIntroduction: Sexualizing anthropology’s fields (Jennifer Robertson). Part 1: Anthropology’s Sexual Fields. 1. “Anthropology rediscovers sexuality: A theoretical comment.” (Carole Vance). 2. “Biological determinism and homosexuality.” (Bonnie Spanier). 3. “Feminisms, queer theories, and the archaeological study of past sexualities.” (Barbara Voss). 4. “No.” (Don Kulick). 5. “Resources for lesbian ethnographic research in the lavender archives.” (Alisa Klinger). Part 2: Problems and Propositions. 6. “Erotic anthropology: ‘ritualized homosexuality’ in Melanesia and beyond.” (Deborah Elliston). 7. “Gender, genetics, and generation: reformulating biology in lesbian kinship.” (Corinne Hayden). 8. “Transsexualism: reflections on the persistence of gender and the mutability of sex.” (Judith Shapiro). 9. “Problems encountered in writing the history of sexuality: Sources, theory and interpretation.” (Estelle B. Freedman and John D’Emilio). Part 3: Ethics, Erotics and Exercises . 10. “Choosing the sexual orientation of children.” (Edward Stein). 11. “Yoshiya Nobuko: Out and outspoken in practice and prose.” (Jennifer Robertson). 12. “Outing as performance/outing as resistance: a queer reading of Austrian (homo)sexualities.” (Matti Bunzl). 13. “Tombois in West Sumatra: constructing masculinity and erotic desire.” (Evelyn Blackwood). 14. “Freeing South Africa: the ‘modernization’ of male-male sexuality in Soweto.” (Donald Donham). 15. “Gay organizations, NGOs, and the globalization of sexual identity: the case of Bolivia.” (Timothy Wright).

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an introduction to one of the most fascinating and well--known centers of ancient civilization. * Explores the rise of civilization in the Central Andes from the time of the regiona s earliest inhabitants to the emergence of the Inca state many thousands of years later.Trade Review“The publication of Andean Archaeology is long overdue and a relief to those who teach the subject. It offers state-of-the-art summaries of exciting advances, especially concerning little-known pre-Incan civilisations.” New Scientist "I became really excited when I first saw Helaine Silverman's edited volume... Andean Archaelogy, I thought, could indeed become a source of core texts for undergraduate courses... The thirteen chapters provide a mix of balanced scholarly review and pushy polemics dotted with flashes of thoughtful insight." Alexander Herrera, in Archaeological Review from CambridgeTable of ContentsSeries Editors’ Preface. Editor’s Preface. List of Figures and Tables. List of Contributors. 1. Introduction: Helaine Silverman (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign). 2. The First Settlers: Tom D. Dillehay, Duccio Bonavia, and Peter Kaulicke (University of Kentucky, Universidad Peruana Cayetano, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú). 3. Cultural Transformations in the Central Andean Late Archaic: Jonathan Haas and Winifred Creamer (Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, and Northern Illinois University). 4. Building Authority at Chavín de Huántar: Models of Social Organization and Development in the Initial Period and Early Horizon: Silvia Rodriguez Kembel and John W. Rick (University of Pittsburgh and Stanford University). 5. Life, Death, and Ancestors: Lisa DeLeonardis and George F. Lau (Johns Hopkins University and University of East Anglia). 6. The Art of Moche Politics: Garth Bawden (University of New Mexico). 7. Clothing the Social World: Ran Boytner (University of California, Los Angeles). 8. Wari Art and Society: Anita G. Cook (Catholic University of America). 9. Experiencing the Cities of Wari and Tiwanaku: William H. Isbell and Alexei Vranich (SUNY-Binghamton and University of Pennsylvania). 10. Household and City in Tiwanaku: John W. Janusek (Vanderbilt University). 11. Late Prehispanic Sociopolitical Complexity: Christina Conlee, Jalh Dulanto, Carol J. Mackey, and Charles Stanish (University of California, Santa Barbara, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, California State University, Northridge, and University of California, Los Angeles). 12. Knowing the Inca Past: Juha Hiltunen and Gordon F. McEwan (University of Oulu, Finland, and Wagner College). 13. Andean Empires: Terence N. D’Altroy and Katharina Schreiber (Columbia University and University of California, Santa Barbara). Cumulative Bibliography. Index

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Best Book of2008 from The International Gender and Language Association In this ground-breaking ethnography of girls on a playground, Goodwin offers a window into their complex social worlds. Combats stereotypes that have dominated theories on female moral development by challenging the notion that girls are inherently supportive of each other Examines the stances that girls on a playground in a multicultural school setting assume and shows how they position themselves in their peer groups Documents the language practices and degradation rituals used to sanction friends and to bully others Part of the Blackwell Studies in Discourse and Culture Series Trade Review"It is impressive how Goodwin entwines an enormous breadth of literature from anthropology, sociology, education and linguistics into a systematic and persuasive explication of the linguistic and social practices recorded.... Highly recommendable." (Discourse & Society, May 2008) ” The book offers both rich and rigorous ways of looking at children's naturally situated conduct that speak(s) to larger concerns of social science research.” "It is clearly of great value to students of language and social interaction, interpersonal communication scholars, and researchers concerned with the development of communication competence or with group processes…” (International Journal of Communication) "This book is a gold-mine. It is a rich source of data for anyone who is interested in how embodiment actually works in practice and who needs to understand, therefore, how social categories are not pre-existing structures." (Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, December 2008) "Goodwin has offered scholars an innovative, interdisciplinary and very meticulously articulated piece of work." (Journal of Sociolinguistics, November 2008) “A powerful [and] provocative read… Highly recommended” (Choice) “Hidden Life develops into an engrossing read … .One of Hidden Life’s strengths is Goodwin’s diverse sample of Latino, Asian, African American, and Caucasian girls.” (Feminist Collections) “Rich analysis … .Full of rich and diverse data … and important policy recommendations. Shines a bright light on the complexity … of preadolescent girls.” (Sex Roles)Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables. Preface. Acknowledgments. 1. Introduction. 2. Multimodality, Conflict, and Rationality in Girls’ Games. 3. Social Dimensions of a Popular Girls’ Clique. 4. Social Organization, Opposition, and Directives in the Game of Jump Rope. 5. Language Practices for Indexing Social Status: Stories, Descriptions, Brags, and Comparisons. 6. Stance and Structure in Assessment and Gossip Activity. 7. Constructing Social Difference and Exclusion in Girls’ Groups. 8. Conclusion. Appendix A: Transcription Symbols. Appendix B: Jump Rope Rhymes. Notes. References. Author Index. Subject Index

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Best Book of2008 from The International Gender and Language Association In this ground-breaking ethnography of girls on a playground, Goodwin offers a window into their complex social worlds. Combats stereotypes that have dominated theories on female moral development by challenging the notion that girls are inherently supportive of each other Examines the stances that girls on a playground in a multicultural school setting assume and shows how they position themselves in their peer groups Documents the language practices and degradation rituals used to sanction friends and to bully others Part of the Blackwell Studies in Discourse and Culture Series Trade Review“Important [and] groundbreaking work, combining ethnography and the close study of social interaction. Written with wonderfully clear prose, it will make an excellent textbook for undergraduate courses on language and social interaction, the ethnography of communication, and linguistic anthropology. I can attest also to its appropriateness for graduate level classes-I found that it prompted extensive discussion on a wide range of topics … .It goes without saying that this is required reading for anyone who studies either gender or children or both from an anthropological, psychological, or sociological perspective.” (Journal of Anthropological Research, November 2008) “Combining ethnographic fieldwork in neighborhood and school grounds with micro-analysis of both discursive and non-discursive situated practices, it offers a powerful and rare look into the social dynamics of girls' social life. The author moves within and between the various data sets she has gathered over the years with elegance, offering multifaceted analyses of particular interactional moments and communicative practices in ways that make them speak to and illuminate each other. The book, then, offers both rich and rigorous ways of looking at children's naturally situated conduct that speak to larger concerns of social science research. It is clearly of great value to students of language and social interaction, interpersonal communication scholars, and researchers concerned with the development of communication competence or with group processes, to mention but some of the more obvious subfields in our discipline for which this book will prove to be a great asset.” (International Journal of Communication, Spring 2008) “A powerful [and] provocative read… Highly recommended” (Choice) “Hidden Life develops into an engrossing read … .One of Hidden Life’s strengths is Goodwin’s diverse sample of Latino, Asian, African American, and Caucasian girls.” (Feminist Collections) “Rich analysis … .Full of rich and diverse data … and important policy recommendations. Shines a bright light on the complexity … of preadolescent girls.” (Sex Roles)Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables. Preface. Acknowledgments. 1. Introduction. 2. Multimodality, Conflict, and Rationality in Girls’ Games. 3. Social Dimensions of a Popular Girls’ Clique. 4. Social Organization, Opposition, and Directives in the Game of Jump Rope. 5. Language Practices for Indexing Social Status: Stories, Descriptions, Brags, and Comparisons. 6. Stance and Structure in Assessment and Gossip Activity. 7. Constructing Social Difference and Exclusion in Girls’ Groups. 8. Conclusion. Appendix A: Transcription Symbols. Appendix B: Jump Rope Rhymes. Notes. References. Author Index. Subject Index

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Book Synopsis* A complete guide to the field now available in a paperback edition. * Provides snapshots of a subject which is constantly changing, presenting archaeology as a process rather than a body of knowledge. * Covers recent archaeological theory and relates theory to recent practice.Trade Review"Shaw and Jameson have assembled a roster of authoritative and readable contributors to cover sites, cultures, regions worldwide (even continents), concepts and theories, methods and techniques. The quality of the entries is very high." Antiquity "This is a modern, thoughtful, and extremely useful dictionary with a wealth of contextualized definitions, and important if comparatively lesser-known sites and cultures." Times Higher Education Supplement "Blackwell's graphics greatly enhance it; drawings relate to text, maps locate site entries, and chronologies are provided for all detailed regional sections except Africa." Choice "The book's strength rests on its geographical coverage ... Its theoretical content will be of particular use to advanced students and scholars seeking to find the current state-of-the-art approaches to the discipline." College and Research Libraries "It should be particularly useful to those requiring an introduction to the archaeological sites in particular regions. I also found it interesting for insights into the way archaeologists work and perceive human-environmental interactions." The HoloceneTable of ContentsList of Illustrations vi List of Contributors xi Preface and Acknowledgements xii Bibliographical Abbreviations xiv A-Z Entries 1

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Book SynopsisThis text presents a coherent framework for the study of memory in past societies. It is a concise book explicitly designed to serve as an introduction to the central issues in the study of memory, authored by noted archaeologists working in a variety of contexts and geographic areas.Trade Review“In this exciting and interpretively timely volume, archaeology and social theory intersect to explore the materialization of memory. Drawing on diverse case studies, from historical and prehistoric contexts across the globe, contributors expand dimensions for critical understandings of ‘the past in the past.” Wendy Ashmore, University of California, Riverside “Memory is a locus of struggle over identity, authority, and power. This collection represents the first serious attempt in archaeology to examine this struggle. As such, it is a path-breaking volume that all archaeologists need to read and contemplate.” Randy McGuire, Binghamton University “The distinguished editors, an anthropological archaeologist and a Classical Greek archaeologist, have gathered a formidable team to explore memorizations over a vast span of time, space, and cultures, from the Old World to the New, and from prehistory right up to the present.” Paul Cartledge, University of Cambridge "This is an excellent book which acheives what it sets out to do - to place memory more firmly on the research agenda of contemporary archaeology." Journal of Field Archaeology, Vol. 29, 2002-2004Table of ContentsPreface. Notes On Contributors. 1. Archaeologies Of Memory: An Introduction: Ruth M. Van Dyke And Susan E. Alcock (Colorado College; University Of Michigan). Part I: Memory Studies With Access To Texts:. 2. Echoes Of Empire: Vijayanagara And Historical Memory, Vijayanagara As Historical Memory: Carla M. Sinopoli (University Of Michigan). 3. Memory’s Materiality: Ancestral Presence, Commemorative Practice And Disjunctive Locales: Lynn Meskell (Columbia University). 4. Memory Tattered And Torn: Spolia In The Heartland Of Byzantine Hellenism: Amy Papalexandrou (Independent Scholar). 5. Glories Of The Past In The Past: Ritual Activities At Palatial Ruins In Early Iron Age Crete: Mieke Prent (University Of Amsterdam). 6. Concrete Memories: Fragments Of The Past In The Classic Maya Present (500-100 AD): Rosemary A. Joyce (University Of California, Berkeley). Part II: Memory Studies In Prehistory:. 7. Creating Memory In Prehistory: The Engraved Slate Plaques Of Southwest Iberia: Katina T. Lillios (Ripon College). 8. Memory, Mounds, And The Mississippian Argument Against Structure: Timothy R. Pauketat And Susan M. Alt (University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign). 9. Memory And The Construction Of Chacoan Society: Ruth M. Van Dyke (Colorado College). Part III: Caveats And Commentaries:. 10. The Familiar Honeycomb: Byzantine Era Reuse Of Sicily’s Prehistoric Rock-Cut Tombs: Emma Blake (Stanford University). 11. The Translation Of Time: Richard Bradley (University Of Reading). Index.

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Book Synopsis* Serves as an accessible introduction to central issues in the study of memory, including authority and identity, and the role memory plays in their creation and transformation. * Presents a collection of newly commissioned essays that provide a coherent framework for the study of memory in past societies.Trade Review“In this exciting and interpretively timely volume, archaeology and social theory intersect to explore the materialization of memory. Drawing on diverse case studies, from historical and prehistoric contexts across the globe, contributors expand dimensions for critical understandings of ‘the past in the past.” Wendy Ashmore, University of California, Riverside “Memory is a locus of struggle over identity, authority, and power. This collection represents the first serious attempt in archaeology to examine this struggle. As such, it is a path-breaking volume that all archaeologists need to read and contemplate.” Randy McGuire, Binghamton University “The distinguished editors, an anthropological archaeologist and a Classical Greek archaeologist, have gathered a formidable team to explore memorizations over a vast span of time, space, and cultures, from the Old World to the New, and from prehistory right up to the present.” Paul Cartledge, University of Cambridge "This is an excellent book which acheives what it sets out to do - to place memory more firmly on the research agenda of contemporary archaeology." Journal of Field Archaeology, Vol. 29, 2002-2004Table of ContentsPreface. Notes On Contributors. 1. Archaeologies Of Memory: An Introduction: Ruth M. Van Dyke And Susan E. Alcock (Colorado College; University Of Michigan). Part I: Memory Studies With Access To Texts:. 2. Echoes Of Empire: Vijayanagara And Historical Memory, Vijayanagara As Historical Memory: Carla M. Sinopoli (University Of Michigan). 3. Memory’s Materiality: Ancestral Presence, Commemorative Practice And Disjunctive Locales: Lynn Meskell (Columbia University). 4. Memory Tattered And Torn: Spolia In The Heartland Of Byzantine Hellenism: Amy Papalexandrou (Independent Scholar). 5. Glories Of The Past In The Past: Ritual Activities At Palatial Ruins In Early Iron Age Crete: Mieke Prent (University Of Amsterdam). 6. Concrete Memories: Fragments Of The Past In The Classic Maya Present (500-100 AD): Rosemary A. Joyce (University Of California, Berkeley). Part II: Memory Studies In Prehistory:. 7. Creating Memory In Prehistory: The Engraved Slate Plaques Of Southwest Iberia: Katina T. Lillios (Ripon College). 8. Memory, Mounds, And The Mississippian Argument Against Structure: Timothy R. Pauketat And Susan M. Alt (University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign). 9. Memory And The Construction Of Chacoan Society: Ruth M. Van Dyke (Colorado College). Part III: Caveats And Commentaries:. 10. The Familiar Honeycomb: Byzantine Era Reuse Of Sicily’s Prehistoric Rock-Cut Tombs: Emma Blake (Stanford University). 11. The Translation Of Time: Richard Bradley (University Of Reading). Index.

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Book SynopsisThis new text sets out to establish the key role played by systematics in deciphering patterns of evolution from the fossil record. It begins by considering the nature of the species in the fossil record and then outlines recent advances in the methodology used to establish phylogenetics relationships, stressing why fossil evidence can be crucial. The way species are grouped into higher taxa, and how this affects their utility in evolutionary studies is also discussed. Because the fossil record abounds with sampling and preservational biases, the book emphasizes that observed patterns can rarely be taken at face value. It is argued that evolutionary trees, constructed from combining phylogenetic and biostratigraphic data, provide the best approach for investigating patterns of evolution through geologic time. The only integrated text covering the study of evolutionary patterns from a phylogenetic stance. Trade Review"From a review of the manuscript: "[The book] has the potential to become the standard reference on the subject - required reading for all palaentologists. Indeed I can envisage a state of affairs where no-one will dare use taxonomic data from the fossil record to address evolutionary questions without first checking Smith to ensure that their methods are legal". D E G Briggs, University of BristolTable of ContentsIntroduction. Species in the fossil record. Parsimony, phylogenetic analysis and fossils. Higher taxa. The nature of biostratigraphical data. Phylogenetic trees. Patterns from the fossil record

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Book SynopsisCovers the major microfossil groups, with information on taxonomy, phylogeny, ecology and palaeoecology. This book also focuses on the uses of microfossils in environmental reconstruction and biostratigraphy.Trade Review"If I were a student once again starting out in my micropalaeontological career, this would have to be on my shopping list...It is books like this that will hopefully catch the interest of undergraduates and persuade them to continue within the field and regenerate our ageing skills pool." (Newsletter of Micropalaeontology, September 2005) "Overall, I found the second edition of Microfossils to be an excellent book and one I highly recommend....[it] will make an excellent text for an introductory course in micropaleontology, or as a supplement to an invertebrate paleontology course." (American Association of Stratigraphic Palynologists Newsletter, April 2006) "...a very valuabel re-addition to the micropalaeontological literature available to undergraduate students..." (Journal of Quaternary Science, June 2006)Table of ContentsPreface. Part 1 Applied micropalaeontology. Chapter 1 Introduction. Chapter 2 Micropalaeontology, evolution and biodiversity. Chapter 3 Microfossils in Stratigraphy. Chapter 4 Microfossils, stable isotopes and ocean-atmosphere history. Chapter 5 Microfossils as thermal metamorphic indicators. Part 2 The rise of the biosphere. Chapter 6 The origin of life and the Archean biosphere. Chapter 7 Emergence of eukaryotes to the Cambrian explosion. Chapter 8 Bacterial ecosystems and microbial sediments. Part 3 Organic walled microfossils. Chapter 9 Acritarchs and prasinophytes. Chapter 10 Dinoflagellates and Ebridians. Chapter 11 Chitinozoa. Chapter 12 Scolecodonts. Chapter 13 Spores and pollen. Part 4 Inorganic walled microfossils. Chapter 14 Calcareous nannoplankton: Coccolithophores and Discoasters. Chapter 15 Formainifera. Chapter 16 Radiozoa (Acantharia, Phaeodaria and Radiolaria) and Heliozoa. Chapter 17 Diatoms. Chapter 18 Silicoflagellates and Chrysophytes. Chapter 19 Ciliophora: Tintinnids and Calpionellids. Chapter 20 Ostracods. Chapter 21 Conodonts. Systematic Index. General Index.

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Book SynopsisThis work presents a comprehensive catalogue of the Hellenistic pottery found at Sardis by two archaeological expeditions. The main catalogue includes over 750 items from the current excavations; in addition, material from some 50 Hellenistic tombs excavated in the early twentieth century is published in its entirety for the first time.

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Book SynopsisThis generously illustrated volume presents new studies by scholars closely involved with Professor Greenewalt’s excavations during the Sardis Expedition in western Turkey.

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Book SynopsisThis richly illustrated volume examines monuments of Sardis and environs in the context of contemporary developments in Lydia and throughout the ancient Mediterranean and Near East. It illuminates traditions of Anatolian kingship, technological exchange between Lydia and Greece and the Near East, and the origins of Persian imperial architecture.

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Book SynopsisThe Byzantine Shops at Sardis form a complex of commercial establishments lining the south wall of Sardis's renowned synagogue and bath complex. They offer scholars a unique opportunity to study urban life and commercial architecture in the Late Antique period. Remarkably well preserved, these shops provide economic data vital to an understanding of the trade and commerce of their time. J. Stephens Crawford was a primary excavator of the shops and has worked at contemporary sites in Asia Minor. His first-hand insights elucidate his publication of the functions of the shops, which include dye shops, glass shops, a hardware store, and a restaurant. Crawford explores the evidence of religious diversity in the shops, where Jews and Christians lived and worked side by side. The contributors to this volume include Martha Goodway, George M. A. Hanfmann, Jane Ayer Scott, Pamela Vandiver, and Michael Weishan. Descriptions of the finds, which are extensively illustrated, are contributed by J. A. Scott. A comprehensive chapter of architectural comparanda from Asia Minor, Greece, Egypt, and the Near East presents some interesting parallels. Pamela Vandiver and Martha Goodway of the Smithsonian Conservation Laboratory provide an appendix of analyses of metal and fruit residues from the crucibles found in the shops, and a numismatic appendix summarizes the currency by mint.

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Book SynopsisThis work consists of three illustrated sections presenting the ceramic finds excavated at Sardis, but produced in the mainland Greek centers of Corinth, Athens, and Sparta. The authors' study of this material from the Harvard-Cornell excavations offers new evidence of the taste for Greek wares and shapes in Anatolia before the time of Alexander.Trade ReviewThis volume, the tenth in the monograph series Archaeological Exploration of Sardis, is the first to be devoted exclusively to pottery from the site...[It presents] some of the most easily identified and most prominent classes of Greek pottery of the Archaic period found in Sardis: the Corinthian, Attic and Lakonian...The volume provides as up-to-date an overview of these relevant classes of pottery as possible...The plates, 66 in all, many combining line-drawings with photographs, are of good quality and the volume itself is well edited and handsomely produced. The volume will quickly find its place as an important reference tool in any archaeological library. -- John K. Papadopoulos * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *The prestigious series of monographs on the results of the Harvard-Cornell excavations at Sardis, nine volumes of which have already appeared, is now enriched by the publication of a tenth, devoted to the imported Corinthian, Attic, and Lakonian pottery. Written by three scholars whose prose styles are refreshingly different, yet compatible, this volume catalogues finds from more than 30 years of excavation...This book is a pleasure to read and use. It is logically organized and written with clarity and insight. The catalogue entries are both concise and complete, with up-to-date references. A useful concordance of finds by inventory number and a comprehensive index accompany the text. The plates include plans of the site of Sardis and photographs, often accompanied by profile drawings, of the majority of the catalogued items. The overall quality of the illustrations is excellent...This volume makes a significant contribution to our knowledge of the nature and distribution of imported mainland Greek pottery in western Anatolia. It should prove a valuable tool for vase specialists, as well as for those interested in ancient Mediterranean trade patterns and the chronological application of stratified pottery. We eagerly await further monographs on the pottery from Sardis. -- Evelyn E. Bell * American Journal of Archaeology *Table of ContentsEDITOR'S PREFACE AUTHORS' PREFACE ABBREVIATIONS THE CORINTHIAN POTTERY by Judith Snyder Schaeffer INTRODUCTION Chronology Distribution of the Finds at Sardis Stratigraphy Shapes Kotylai with Linear Decoration CATALOGUE Use of the Catalogue Corinthian Geometric: Cor 1-Cor 3 Early Protocorinthian: Cor 4-Cor 9 Middle Protocorinthian: Cor 10-Cor 25 Late Protocorinthian: Cor 26-Cor 51 Transitional: Cor 52-Cor 79 Early Corinthian: Cor 80-Cor 114 Middle Corinthian: Cor 115-Cor 138 Late Corinthian: Cor 139-Cor 143 Corinthianizing: Cor 144-Cor 148 APPENDIX: Corinthian Pottery from Sardis Found by the Butler Expedition THE ATTIC POTTERY by Nancy H. Rarnage INTRODUCTION Imports and Trade Relations The Painters Condition, Findspots, and Stratigraphy Graffiti and Dipinti Shapes Reuse of Attic Fragments CATALOGUE Use of the Catalogue ATTIC BLACK FIGURE Amphorai: Alt 1-Att 17 Hydria: Aft 18 Olpai: Att 19-Att 20 Lekythoi: Aft 21-Alt 34 Dinoi: Aft 35-Att 39 Column-kraters: Att 40-Att 43 Lekanides: An 44-Att 45 Cups: Aft 46-Att 78 Skyphoi: Aft 79-Alt 87 Plate: Att 88 Indeterminable Shapes: Att 89-Att 90 ATTIC BLACK PATTERN Floral Band Cups: Alt 91-Att 107 ATTIC RED FIGURE Pelike: Att 108 Oixiochoe (?):Att 109 Lekythoi: Aft 110-Att 112 Askoi: Alt 113-114 Head Vases: Alt 115-Att 116 Closed Shape: Alt 117 Kraters: Att 118-Att 123 Lekanides: Att 124-Att 125 Cups: Att 126-Att 129 Skyphoi: Att 130-Att 135 Fish-plate: Att 136 ATTIC BLACK GLAZE Amphorai: Att 137-Att 139 Hydriai or Other Large, Closed Vessels: Att 140-Att 143 Oinochoai (?): Att 144-Att 148 Mug: Att 149 Lekythoi: Att 150-Att 157 Amphoriskoi: Att 158-Att 160 Kraters: Att 161-Att 166 Lekanides: Att 167-Att 170 Stemmed Dishes: Att 171-Att 177 Cups: Att 178-Att 299 Stemless Cups: Att 300-Att 321 Skyphoi: Att 322-Att 336 Cup-skyphoi: Att 337-Att 344 Kantharoi: Att 345-Att 357 Cup-kantharoi: Att 358-Att 377 Bolsals: Att 378-Att 392 Phialai: Att 393-Att 394 Bowls: Aft 395-Att 537 Bowls or Other Open Shapes: Aft 538-Att 546 Plates: Att 547-Att 559 Fish-plates: Att 560-Att 569 Small Bowls: Att 570-Att 576 Saltcellars: Att 577-Att 584 Miniature Kothon: Att 585 Kothon: Aft 586 APPENDIX 1: Attic Pottery from Sardis Found by the Butler Expedition APPENDIX 2: Chemical Analysis of Some Pottery from Sardis by R.E. Jones THE LAKONIAN POTTERY by Crawford H. Creenewalt, Jr. INTRODUCTION CATALOGUE Lakonian II Cups: Lak 1-Lak 4 Black-figure Cups: Lak 5-Lak 8 Kraters: Lak 9-Lak 15 APPENDIX: Lakonian Pottery from Sardis Found by the Butler Expedition CONCORDANCE INDEX PLATES

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Book SynopsisBetween 1962 and 1973, the Archaeological Exploration of Sardis excavated two superimposed churches at this ancient site, one early Christian, one Byzantine. In this richly illustrated volume, Hans Buchwald documents the architecture and history of these buildings from the fourth to the sixteenth century.

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Book SynopsisThe Giza Plateau represents perhaps the most famous archaeological site in the world. With the advent of new technologies, the Necropolis is now accessible in four dimensions. Peter Der Manuelian explores technologies for cataloging and visualizing Giza and offers more general philosophical reflection on the nature of visualization in archaeology.Trade ReviewDigital Giza is not only a welcome contribution to Egyptology and Old Kingdom archaeology, but also a well-designed scholarly presentation of this monumental 3D project to a wider audience. Manuelian’s systematic approach and big picture vision have created a powerful scientific manual that many across the world will follow. -- Miroslav Barta, Czech Institute of EgyptologyHow did the amazing Digital Giza online resource come into being? This book illustrates vividly how a virtual army of people, from early excavators to programmers and volunteers, were involved in exploring, recording, organizing, connecting, and showing a wealth of information on the Giza necropolis. Manuelian, who is the driving force in this project, gives ample credit to all those who followed his vision. -- Willeke Wendrich, University of California, Los AngelesDer Manuelian provides a well-written, profusely illustrated, and thought-provoking case study of the digital Giza project that will be of great interest to anyone involved in a digital archaeology project. -- W. Kotter * Choice *I thoroughly enjoyed this book…It is clear that Manuelian has ‘lived and breathed’ Giza for many years and his deep insight comes shining through in his account of the key figures that have contributed to our understanding of the site…A very rewarding andthought-provoking work. -- Colin Reader * Ancient Egypt *

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Book SynopsisThe authors of this publication present the archaeological excavation in northwest Cyprusthe site, its objects, and its chronological and historical significanceagainst the wider background of Cypriote archaeology, casting new light on the problems of Cypriote pottery classification and the links between Cyprus and the Aegean world.

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Book SynopsisThe unique relationship between dogs and humans has had huge evolutionary consequences, changing the physical, behavioral, genetic, and emotional characteristics of both species. Pat Shipman looks to fossil records and new evidence to trace how the process of domestication worked and discovers how much of ourselves we owe to our canine companions.Trade ReviewThis book is a great read for anyone interested in dogs but is overall of a high enough quality for scholars to enjoy. Shipman explores the genetic, behavioral, and archaeological studies revealing the development of the companion relationship between people and dogs, and brings the human and canid settlement of the Australian region into a global context. -- Susan O’Connor, author of Transcending the Culture–Nature Divide in Cultural HeritageWhen, where, and how did the partnership between dogs and humans begin? Was it an accident? Was it inevitable? Where would we human beings be without our canine colleagues? Pat Shipman’s Our Oldest Companions is a must-read, a tour de force drawing together under one proverbial roof what science can tell us to date. A follow-up to her provocative and intriguing The Invaders, Dr. Shipman examines the anthropology and archeology of the dog’s transition from wolf to house pet all over the world, from the Australian Outback to north of the Arctic Circle. You’ll want to read this book three, four, even five times in order to absorb the abundance of research and ideas presented here. -- Wendy Williams, author of The Horse: The Epic History of Our Noble CompanionThe latest in a string of authoritative and readable books by Pat Shipman benefits from her well-known scientific knowledge and her great storytelling ability. One of the first times anyone has told how the evidence from archaeology and DNA of Sahul, with its late-appearing dingoes and singing dogs, adds to the human story rather than seeming anomalous. It is the perfect complement to other accounts written with a bias towards Africa, Asia, or Europe. This book, like the dogs that are at its center, covers all the continents where modern people have lived with them. Read it. You will enjoy it. -- Iain Davidson, author of Making Scenes: Global Perspectives on Scenes in Rock Art[A] lively tale of dog domestication and migration. -- Josie Glausiusz * Nature *The erudite Our Oldest Companions makes a remarkable story out of the long partnership between humans and dogs. * Foreword Reviews *A fascinating and often surprising exploration of human and canine evolution…[Shipman's] captivating prose will enchant all readers seeking to learn more about humans, dogs, and our long history together. -- Adrienne Krone * Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature, and Culture *

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Book SynopsisThe capital of Lydia was of outstanding importance as the residence of the kings and satraps. Georg Petzl presents a comprehensive corpus of epigraphic finds since 1958. Each inscription is accompanied by a description of the monument, bibliography, translation, and commentary; indices, concordances, photographs, and maps complement the collection.

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Book SynopsisThe tales told of Orpheus are legion. He is said to have been an Argonaut - and to have saved Jason's life. Did Orpheus, in fact, exist? His influence on Greek thought is undeniable, but his disciples left little of substance behind them. This work attempts to uncover and define Orphism by following its circuitous path through ancient history.Trade Review[T]he books ascribed to Hermes ... fall into two divisions, the technical and the philosophical, which Fowden treats separately... [His] scholarly survery makes an excellent foundation for further study of points of detail and of paganism in general. ShadowTable of ContentsList of illustrationsForeword to the Mythos editionPrefaceCh. IFamous OrpheusCh. IIWhat Is Meant by Orphism?Ch. IIIOrpheus and His StoryCh. IVThe Creation and the Gods as Presented by OrpheusCh. VThe Future Life as Seen by OrpheusCh. VILife and Practices of the Follower of OrpheusCh. VIIOrpheus and Other Greek Religious ThinkersCh. VIIIOrpheus in the Hellenistic and Graeco-Roman WorldBibliographyNotesGeneral IndexBibliographical Index

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Book SynopsisThe gods of Olympus died with the advent of Christianity - or so we have been taught to believe. This title offers the general reader first a discussion of mythology in late antiquity and the Middle Ages, and then a multifaceted look at the far-reaching role played by mythology in Renaissance intellectual and emotional life.Trade Review"Such a synthesis has never been attempted before, and the author ... has performed this much-needed service with exceptional distinction and clarity of purpose."--Art Digest "Here is a book ... that tells us what became of the gods after the fall of Rome, in what strange disguises they lived on, and how they emerged in the Quattrocento with odd attributes and symbols the ancients never knew... It is a formidable task, demanding vast learning in many fields; and it is brilliantly performed."--The Times Literary Supplement

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Book SynopsisJan Bremmer presents a provocative picture of the historical development of beliefs regarding the soul in ancient Greece. He argues that before Homer the Greeks distinguished between two types of soul, both identified with the individual: the free soul, which possessed no psychological attributes and was active only outside the body, as in dreams, swoons, and the afterlife; and the body soul, which endowed a person with life and consciousness. Gradually this concept of two kinds of souls was replaced by the idea of a single soul. In exploring Greek ideas of human souls as well as those of plants and animals, Bremmer illuminates an important stage in the genesis of the Greek mind.Trade Review"Since Erwin Rohde published Psyche in 1893, the theme of the soul and its relation to life before and after the death of the body has interested scholars of ancient Greek religion. Jan Bremmer's contribution to the discussion is likely to become definitive, for its conclusions as well as its procedures... For such a brief book it is unusually clear and comprehensive in its treatment and thorough in its examination of primary sources. It extracts Greek materials from the hands of specialists to situate them in the broad context of humanistic study."--Larry J. Alderink, Journal of the History of Religions

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Book SynopsisA book on deep-sea archaeology. It describes the advances that enable researchers to probe the secrets of the deep ocean, and the vital contributions these advances offer to archaeology and fields like maritime history and anthropology.Trade ReviewOne of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2009 "[W]e welcome the book as another step towards marine archaeology becoming integrated into the variety of other oceanographic sciences being used to study the marine environment."--Ingrid Ward and Piers Larcombe, Journal of Archaeological Science "This wide-ranging book will do much to inform researchers and the public about the more innovative uses of some remarkable new technologies in underwater archaeology. Many of the concepts discussed in this book can be developed further, but it is already clear that underwater archaeology is becoming established as an historical science."--Richard A. Gould, Journal of Field Archaeology "This timely and beautifully produced volume is the first to explicitly explore the examination of the residues of human activity now in the deep ocean... Famed oceanographer and Titanic wreckage discoverer Ballard also offers great case studies from many famous deep-water finds (Titanic, Bismarck, Lusitania, WW II-era shipwrecks of Guadalcanal and Midway, and JFK's PT-109), as well as less well-known ancient shipwrecks such as the Skerki Bank, Ashkelon, and Black Sea sites."--N.T. Richards, Choice "[I]t is a great synergy of the work by Ballard and his associated teams. It should enthuse students of the subject and lead them down the path to further research, and it also has a great deal to say to the casual reader who would like to be better informed about the iconic discoveries described and how them came about."--Garry Momber, Underwater TechnologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction ix PART ONE: The Technology and Techniques of Archaeological Oc eanography Chapter 1: Oceanographic Methods for Underwater Archaeological Surveys by D. F. Coleman and R. D. Ballard 3 Chapter 2: The Development of Towed Optical and Acoustical Vehicle Systems and Remotely Operated Vehicles in Support of Archaeological Oceanography by J. B. Newman, T. S. Gregory, and J. Howland 15 Chapter 3: High-resolution Optical Imaging for Deep-water Archaeology by H. Singh, C. Roman, O. Pizarro, B. Foley, R. Eustice, and A. Can 30 Chapter 4: The Development of Excavation Technology for Remotely Operated Vehicles by S. Webster 41 Chapter 5: Conservation of Archaeological Finds from Deep-water Wreck Sites by D. Piechota and C. Giangrande 65 PART TWO: Contemporary Shipwrecks in the Deep Sea Chapter 6: The Search for Contemporary Shipwrecks in the Deep Sea: Lessons Learned by R. D. Ballard 95 Part Three Deep-water Shipwrecks in the Mediterranean and Black Seas Chapter 7: Searching for Ancient Shipwrecks in the Deep Sea by R. D. Ballard 131 Chapter 8: The Remote Exploration and Archaeological Survey of Four Byzantine Ships in the Black Sea by C. Ward and R. Horlings 148 PART FOUR: Submerged Landscape Archaeology Chapter 9: Archaeological and Geological Oceanography of Inundated Coastal Landscapes: An Introduction by D. F. Coleman 177 10. Underwater Prehistoric Archaeological Potential on the Southern New England Continental Shelf off Block Island 200 D. F. Coleman and K. McBride Chapter 11: Sinkholes in Lake Huron and the Possibility for Early Human Occupation on the Submerged Great Lakes Shelf by D. F. Coleman 224 PART FIVE: Telepresence and Submerged Cultural Sites Chapter 12: Long-term Preservation and Telepresence Visitation of Cultural Sites beneath the Sea by R. D. Ballard and M. J. Durbin 249 Glossary 263 List of Contributors 275 Index 277

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Book SynopsisThe Dendera zodiac - an ancient bas-relief temple ceiling adorned with mysterious symbols of the stars and planets - was first discovered by the French during Napoleon's campaign in Egypt, and quickly provoked a controversy between scientists and theologians. This title tells the story of this incredible archeological find.Trade Review"Groundbreaking... The Zodiac of Paris provides intriguing insight into a tumultuous era."--Andrew Robinson, Nature "An impressive piece of scholarship."--Jo Marchant, New Scientist "[T]his book [is] one of the best that I have read in the history of science in the last ten years."--William R. Shea, Journal of the History of Science "[M]agnificently erudite."--Owen Gingerich, Journal for the History of Astronomy "This book is a model of how to enliven the activities of scientists, theologians, and publicists by exposing the cultural parameters of their times."--Donald J. Dietrich, European Legacy "Through the circulation of visual representations and overlapping and conflicting interpretations of ancient Egyptian zodiacs, Buchwald and Josefowicz reanimate the tumultuous politics and ever-shifting landscape of late eighteenth-century and early nineteenth-century France and give us a rich view of this period's ongoing grapplings with the proper roles and limits of historical, scientific and religious evidence and argumentation."--Jane Murphy, Journal of BJHS "The story of the Frenchmen Fourier, Biot, and Arago in this saga makes for some interesting reading, as does the supporting roles played by such mathematical luminaries as Laplace, Poisson, and Lagrange."--Michele Intermont, MAA Reviews "While The Zodiac of Paris can be read as a tale of intriguing complexity and many surprises, it is also rich in perspectives that might potentially illuminate the broader intellectual and political alignments in Restoration society... [C]ultural historians of nineteenth-century France should read and digest [this] book that offers not just a meticulously researched and finely written account of a fascinating episode but also a probe into the passage of a certain strand of Enlightenment values into the new, burgeoning world of nineteenth-century professional society."--Robert Fox, Metascience "The authors have uncovered one of those moments in the past that could never be guessed at given our current knowledge alone. The detail, care, and thoroughness with which they have resurrected these strange, contentious times can only be commended."--Theresa Levitt, Metascience "This is one of the first profound studies of a momentous shift in the history of Western civilization, the emergence of a new godless cosmic and social order."--David Aubin, Metascience "[A] wonderful book that richly repays close reading."--James Evans, ISISTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Chapter 1: All This for Two Stones? 9 Chapter 2: Antiquity Imagined 28 Chapter 3: The Origin of All Religions 47 Chapter 4: On Napoleon's Expedition 70 Chapter 5: One Drawing, Many Words 99 Chapter 6: The Dawn of the Zodiac Controversies 116 Chapter 7: Ancient Skies, Censored 146 Chapter 8: Egypt Captured in Ink and Porcelain 175 Chapter 9: Egyptian Stars under Paris Skies 222 Chapter 10: The Zodiac Debates 268 Chapter 11: Champollion's Cartouche 312 Chapter 12: Epilogue 334 Acknowledgments 341 Notes 343 Bibliography 379 Figure Sources 407 Subject Index 413 Name Index 419

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Book SynopsisAntiquities need to be protected from looting but also from nationalistic identity politics. This title calls for measures to broaden rather than restrict international access to antiquities. It explains how partage broadened access to our ancient heritage and helped create national museums in Cairo, Baghdad, and Kabul.Trade Review"A condemnation of cultural property laws that restrict the international trade in antiquities, the book doubles as a celebration of the world's great border-crossing encyclopedic museums."--Jori Finkel, New York Times "Who Owns Antiquity? is an impassioned argument for what Cuno calls the 'cosmopolitan aspirations' of encyclopedic museums. By this he means not only collecting and showing art from every place and era, but also, and more crucially, the promotion of an essential kind of cultural pluralism... Whatever one makes of Cuno's thesis, it brings into focus some urgent questions--for museums and for archaeology--that have yet to be given much attention."--Hugh Eakin, New York Review of Books "Who Owns Antiquity? by Art Institute of Chicago director James Cuno deals with one of the most sensitive questions in today's art world: Should antiquities be returned to their country of origin? [T]his book provides a lot of worthwhile background."--Wall Street Journal "It would be a mistake to see this deeply felt and carefully reasoned argument as self-serving. The crux of his argument is that modern nation-states have at best a tenuous connection with the ancient cultures in question, and their interests are political rather than scientific...Cuno advocates instead a universal, humanistic approach to the world's shared cultural treasures...Cuno's pleas for a more expansive approach to cultural artifacts must be taken seriously."--Publishers Weekly "[A]n illuminating...book."--Edward Rothstein, New York Times "The author's message is that stewardship, not ownership, is what matters. Trade in antiquities should be dictated not by politics, but by the demands of conservation, knowledge, and access. The argument presented here is thought-provoking. Cuno may be over-optimistic. But you can't help feeling that he is right."--Financial Times "Cuno worries that 'encyclopedic' museums such as the Art Institute and the Louvre, which contain antiquities from around the planet, are endangered by nations that, simply put, want their stuff back -- and don't want any more stuff to leave their borders. In Who Owns Antiquity? Cuno answers his own question this way: All of us do."--Andrew Herrmann, Chicago Sun Times "Chronicles [Cuno's] views about the antiquity trade--a global community enmeshed in a war of ideas. Collectors, museum directors, archeologists, dealers and even nations are in dispute. The battle line is drawn between those who believe that national policies should prevent the looting of archeology sites and those--including a very outspoken Cuno--who think that such policies don't prevent plundering and should be changed to ensure artifacts are globally shared."--Madeline Nusser, Time Out Chicago "I can't remember a book on museums that has generated quite so much publicity and critical comment as this one."--Artknows "Cuno implicitly poses the question: 'Whose nation is it anyway?' ... His is a cogent and powerful argument that he expresses with personal conviction."--Robin Simon, New Statesman "James Cuno, director of the Art institute in Chicago, has written a clear, well-argued...book about the vexed question of how great museums like his should collect ancient objects."--Art Newspaper "Impressive in its grasp of historical and political issues, ranging across anthropology, archaeology, and law, Cuno's book evinces careful thought about the implications of antiquities trafficking across many eras."--American Scholar "[F]ascinating, and extremely helpful in providing a lucid account of changing attitudes to cultural property since the Second World War... Many of his arguments are persuasive."--Literary Review "Who Owns Antiquity? by James Cuno explores the impact of new restrictions being placed on the acquisition of antiquities and how these will affect future museums."--Art and Antiques "[Cuno] argues convincingly that current cultural property laws are too retentionist... It's difficult to disagree with the idea that people benefit when antiquities of other countries can be seen in museums around the world. And the virtues of partage also seem clear. As Cuno points out, the collections at the great museums of the world could not have been put together under our current system of cultural property laws, and the millions of people who have marveled at these collections would be poorer for not having seen them."--Mary Katherine Ascik, The Weekly Standard "Cuno sets his stage for a discussion of an ongoing legalistic international battle dealing with archaeological objects by introducing the case of the Elgin marbles. What superficially may seem a simple matter of 'ethnic nationalism' is described as considerably more complex, dealing with such matters as 'cultural property,' the notion of nation-states, and 'partage'--the sharing of archaeological finds (the author's suggested solution to disputes)... All readers interested in current interaction among museums, academics, collectors, politicians, and so forth will be well informed here."--K. Marantz, Choice "James Cuno's passionate, finely reasoned new book, Who Owns Antiquity? ... is a fresh salvo in the ongoing battle between museums that collect antiquities and modern states that claim to be the legal heirs of ancient societies and cultures... Cuno mobilizes a wealth of anecdotes and examples to support [his] position."--Benjamin Genocchio, Art in America "The book is cogently argued and extremely well documented. The 'select bibliography' is ten pages. It explores in great depth all of the recent turmoil regarding the legal ownership of antiquities... No one involved in the acquisition of antiquities can ill afford to pass this book by as it sets the stage and defines the complexities involved in this heated battle that is sure to rage on for years to come."--Jerome M. Eisenberg, Ph.D., Minerva "Whether or not you agree with Cuno's arguments, I believe this book is an important addition to the discussion on museum collections."--Richard Gerrard, Muse "Cuno raises key issues that need to be addressed."--David W. J. Gill, American Journal of Archaelogy "Art Institute of Chicago director James Cuno's book Who Owns Antiquity?, published May 2008, offers a spirited, cogent defense of encyclopedic museums' right to collect such treasures. The book has provoked equally spirited controversy."--Tom Mullaney, Chicago Artists' News "Overall, Cuno's analysis presents a range of themes, particularly the role of the encyclopedic museum in contemporary society, that will resonate with the museum community and students of museum studies. Nationalistic agendas are set within a compelling theoretical argument that should be read by those engaged in writing as well as following museum and archaeological policies, provided that the reader understands that Cuno's emphasis is on objects and access to them rather than on the more pressing issue of the preservation of archaeological sites and cultural landscapes for a cosmopolitan world community."--Christina Luke, American Anthropologist "Cuno defends the museum side of the issue, and he is well suited to make the case."--Matthew J. Milliner, First Things "Written with vim and verve; copiously and thoughtfully annotated. It is not necessary to agree with everything said, but there is much room for thought."--James Hargrave, Ancient West & EastTable of ContentsPreface ix Afterword x Introduction: The Crux of the Matter 1 CHAPTER ONE: Political Matters 21 CHAPTER TWO: More Political Matters 44 CHAPTER THREE: The Turkish Question 67 CHAPTER FOUR: The Chinese Question 88 CHAPTER FIVE: Identity Matters 121 Epilogue 146 Notes 163 Select Bibliography 207 Index 217

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Book SynopsisExcavation of the ancient city of Morgantina in southeastern Sicily since 1955 has recovered an extraordinary quantity and variety of pottery, both locally made and imported. This title presents advanced information about the sources of the clay used by the Morgantina potters, as revealed by X-ray fluorescence analysis of selected vases.Trade Review"This is a magisterial work, huge in its scope, exhaustively documented, and thoroughly authoritative. By virtue of its size and the manner of its excavation, with context carefully recorded, this body of ceramics is one of the most important excavated in Sicily for the period. The book will be tremendously useful for those excavating and studying the ceramics of Sicilian sites; I venture to predict that it will become a bible, much like the famous Agora XII of Brian Sparkes and Lucy Talcott. Because Morgantina imported a variety of wares, it will also become a source of dated comparanda for sites in other parts of the Mediterranean. This is a welcome addition to the library of works that present large and well-dated collections of Greek and Roman pottery."—Susan I. Rotroff, Washington University in St. LouisTable of Contents*Frontmatter, pg. i*Contents, pg. v*List of Text Figures, Tables, and Charts, pg. xiv*List of Plates, pg. xv*Editors' Preface, pg. xx*Preface, pg. xxi*Bibliography and Abbreviations, pg. xxiii*1. Introduction, pg. 3*2. Historical Sketch of Morgantina, 340 BCE-ca. 50 CE, pg. 6*3. The Pottery Deposits and Contexts, pg. 27*4. Regional Pottery Production Represented at Morgantina: Fabrics and Gloss, pg. 72*1. Introduction: Fine Pottery in Sicily in the Later 4th and 3rd Centuries BCE, pg. 81*2. Black-Gloss Pottery, Including Vases with Overpainted Decoration, pg. 83*3. East Sicilian Polychrome Wares, pg. 132*1. Introduction: The 2nd and 1st Centuries to ca. 35 BCE, pg. 139*2. Fine Wares of the First Half of the 2nd Century BCE, pg. 145*3. Campana C Black-Gloss Pottery, pg. 146*4. Other Black-Gloss and Miscellaneous Fine Wares, pg. 164*5. Republican Red-Gloss Pottery of the 1st Century BCE, pg. 169*6. Imported Eastern Sigillata A, pg. 193*7. Decoration on Tablewares, ca. 211-ca. 35 BCE, pg. 200*1. Introduction: The Last Decades of the 1st Century BCE and the First Half of the 1st Century CE, pg. 207*2. Early Italian Terra Sigillata, pg. 209*3. Regional Terra Sigillatas: Campanian Orange and Sicilian (?), pg. 223*1. Introduction: Moldmade Pottery at Morgantina from the Late 4th Century BCE to the First Half of the 1st Century CE, pg. 229*2. Medallion Wares, pg. 231*3. Vessels with Relief Appliques and Other Moldmade Ornament, pg. 270*4. Moldmade Hemispherical Relief Cups ("Megarian Bowls") and Related Relief Wares, pg. 274*5. Early Italian Terra Sigillata Relief Wares, pg. 282*6. Green-Glazed Wares, pg. 290*1. Fabrics and Origins, pg. 291*2. Chronology, pg. 294*3. Shape Typology and Decoration, pg. 296*VII. Catalogue, pg. 305*Appendix 1: The Evidence for Pottery Manufacture at Morgantina from the Later 4th Century BCE to the 1st Century CE, pg. 408*Appendix 2: The Provenance of Ceramics at Morgantina from the 3rd Century BCe through the 1st Century Ce as Defined by Portable eDXRF Analysis, by Malia Johnson and Maury Morgenstein, pg. 416*Appendix 3: Concordance of Shapes Found at Morgantina with Those Commonly Found in the Tombs of the 4th and the First Half of the 3rd Century BCE on Lipari, pg. 451*Appendix 4: The Morgantina Silver Treasure, pg. 458*Concordance of Inventory Numbers, pg. 462*Subject Index, pg. 470*Index of Deposits and Contexts, pg. 484*Plates, pg. 486

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Book SynopsisThe Erligang culture is best known for the remains of an immense walled city at Zhengzhou, a smaller site at Panlongcheng in Hubei, and a large-scale bronze industry of remarkable artistic and technological sophistication. This book deals with Erligang culture.Trade Review"This book will stand as a milestone in the study of early Chinese bronzes."--Jianjun Mei, Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African StudiesTable of ContentsContributors 7 Foreword and Acknowledgments 9 Preface 11 INTRODUCTION 1. Erligang Bronzes and the Discovery of the Erligang Culture 19 Robert Bagley 2. Erligang: A Perspective from Panlongcheng Zhang Changping 51 DEFINING THE ERLIGANG CIVILIZATION 3. China's First Empire? Interpreting the Material Record of the Erligang Expansion 67 Wang Haicheng 4. Civilizations and Empires: A Perspective on Erligang from Early Egypt 99 John Baines 5. Erligang: A Tale of Two "Civilizations" 121 Roderick Campbell 6. The Politics of Maps, Pottery, and Archaeology: Hidden Assumptions in Chinese Bronze Age Archaeology 137 Yung-ti Li ERLIGANG AND THE SOUTH 7. Erligang and the Southern Bronze Industries 151 Kyle Steinke 8. Erligang Contacts South of the Yangzi River: The Expansion of Interaction Networks in Early Bronze Age Hunan 173 Robin McNeal PARTING THOUGHTS 9. Bronzes and the History of Chinese Art 191 Maggie Bickford References 213 Index 226 Image Credits 235

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Book SynopsisMost people in the world today think democracy and gender equality are good, and that violence and wealth inequality are bad. But most people who lived during the 10,000 years before the nineteenth century thought just the opposite. Drawing on archaeology, anthropology, biology, and history, Ian Morris explains why. Fundamental long-term changes inTrade Review"Excellent and thought-provoking... More important, by putting forth a bold, clearly formulated hypothesis, Morris has done a great service to the budding field of scientific history."--Peter Turchin, Science "A provocative explanation for the evolution and divergence of ethical values... In the hands of this talented writer and thinker, [this] material becomes an engaging intellectual adventure."--Kirkus "A very good and enjoyable read."--Diane Coyle, Enlightened Economist "Stimulating."--Russell Warfield, Resurgence & EcologistTable of ContentsList of Figures and Tables ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction by Stephen Macedo xiii Chapter 1 Each Age Gets the Thought It Needs 1 Chapter 2 Foragers 25 Chapter 3 Farmers 44 Chapter 4 Fossil Fuels 93 Chapter 5 The Evolution of Values: Biology, Culture, and the Shape of Things to Come 139 Comments Chapter 6 On the Ideology of Imagining That "Each Age Gets the Thought It Needs," Richard Seaford 172 Chapter 7 But What Was It Really Like? The Limitations of Measuring Historical Values, Jonathan D. Spence 180 Chapter 8 Eternal Values, Evolving Values, and the Value of the Self, Christine M. Korsgaard 184 Chapter 9 When the Lights Go Out: Human Values after the Collapse of Civilization, Margaret Atwood 202 Response Chapter 10 My Correct Views on Everything, Ian Morris 208 Notes 267 References 305 Contributors 341 Index 343

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Book SynopsisThe Political Machine investigates the essential role that material culture plays in the practices and maintenance of political sovereignty. Through an archaeological exploration of the Bronze Age Caucasus, Adam Smith demonstrates that beyond assemblies of people, polities are just as importantly assemblages of things--from ballots and bullets to cTrade Review"The coherence and brevity of the book reflects its development from the 2013 Rostovtzeff Lecture Series at New York University. The book can be read quickly, and its significance for evolutionary studies can be assimilated thoughtfully. It deserves to be read broadly by academics, graduate students and an interested public."--Timothy Earle, Antiquity "I most strongly recommend this as a book with which to argue, for all interested in the newest forms of theory concerning politics and objects, as well as anyone examining ancient Eurasian cultural forms and connections."--Chris Gosden, American Anthropologist "The Political Machine surely succeeds in bringing the political back into the mainstream of archaeological theory. Smith's provocative work will be studied by all interested in ontology and the epistemology of things, and by archaeological theorists."--Geoffrey D. Summers, Bryn Mawr Classical ReviewTable of ContentsPreface ix Introduction: Reverse Engineering the Polity 1 The Conditions of Sovereignty 4 Machine Politics 7 Bodies and Things 11 Into the Caucasus 16 Schematic 20 Part I: The Machinery of Sovereignty Chapter 1. On Assemblages and Machines 27 Things and Objects 29 The Exile of Things 33 Nature Morte 40 The Assemblage Assembled 43 The Efficacy of Machines 48 Sense, Sensibility, and Sentiment 54 Chapter 2. On The Matter of Sovereignty 59 Sovereignty Disassembled 61 Prehistory and the Political 64 Archaeologies of Sovereignty 67 Assembly and Assemblage 72 Origin Myths 73 Wayward Things and the Dual Sovereign 78 Exit Objects 1: Liberal Theory and Things 81 Exit Objects 2: Marx and Matter 83 Sovereign Matter, Governmental Machines 86 The Sovereign Conditions 91 Part II: Assembling Sovereignty Chapter 3. The Civilization Machine in the Early Bronze Age 97 The Kura-Araxes 102 Sensibility 105 Sense 110 Sentiment 122 An Early Bronze Age Public 125 Chapter 4. The War Machine in the Middle Bronze Age 127 The Caucasus in Transition 130 Sensibility 138 Sense 144 Sentiment 148 Territorialization and Contradiction 151 Chapter 5. The Political Machine in the Late Bronze Age 154 The Caucasus at the Beginning of the Late Bronze Age 157 Sensibility 165 Sense 171 Sentiment 178 The Enduring Political Machine 183 Conclusion 186 Erebuni-Yerevan 188 Brother Axe 194 References Cited 197 Index 233

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Book SynopsisAs archaeologists unearth the past, they seek meaning or purpose for the objects they uncover by looking at the objects themselves and their archaeological context. Art historians, on the other hand, primarily focus on aesthetics, asking why a particular object stimulates our senses, and what that tells us about ourselves. From Ancient to Modern ofTrade Review"Indispensable."--Ken Johnson, New York TimesTable of Contents6 Letter from Julian Siggers Williams Director, University of Pennsylvania, Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 8 Letter from Roger S. Bagnall Leon Levy, Director, Institute for the Study of the Ancient World 10 Acknowledgments Jennifer Y. Chi, Exhibitions Director and Chief Curator, Institute for the Study of the Ancient World 16 From Ancient to Modern: A Chronology 20 Map 22 1 Glam-UR-ous: The Art of Archaeology and Aesthetics Jennifer Y. Chi, Institute for the Study of the Ancient World Pedro Azara, Polytechnic University of Catalonia 54 2 The Golden Image of Archaeology before the Second World War Pedro Azara, Polytechnic University of Catalonia Marc Marin, Polytechnic University of Catalonia 86 3 Magnificent with Jewels: Puabi, Queen of Ur William B. Hafford, University of Pennsylvania, Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Richard L. Zettler, University of Pennsylvania, Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 106 4 Puabi's Diadem(s): The Deconstruction of a Mesopotamian Icon Holly Pittman, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Naomi F. Miller, Department of Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania 132 5 What Does Puabi Want (Today)? The Status of Puabi as Image Kim Benzel, The Metropolitan Museum of Art 162 6 Ground to Gallery: The Discovery, Interpretation, and Display of Early Dynastic Sculpture from the Iraq Expedition of the Oriental Institute Jack D. M. Green, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago Jean M. Evans, Oriental Institute, University of Chicago 194 Appendix: Back to the Beginning; The Aesthetics and Allure of Field Records Clemens Reichel, Royal Ontario Museum and the University of Toronto 202 Exhibition Checklist 231 Bibliography 239 Photography and Drawing Credits

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Book SynopsisThe oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the "omphalos"--the "center" or "navel"--of the ancient world for more than 1000 years. Individuals, city leaders, and kings came from all over the Mediterranean and beyond to consult Delphi's oracular priestess; to set up monuments to the gods; and to take part in competitionTrade ReviewOne of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2014 Shortlisted for the 2015 Runciman Award, Anglo-Hellenic League "[D]eftly combines literary and material evidence... Overall, Scott offers a broad and well-documented history of the Delphic oracle, including an (excellent) epilogue on how the site was rediscovered at the end of the 19th century."--Barbara Graziosi, Times Higher Education "[O]f absorbing interest... I doubt whether there's a single archaeological report or relevant inscription, however obscure, that has escaped his notice, and no other scholar known to me keeps one so constantly conscious of the realities ... that leave him with the nagging question: 'What motivated the continuation of settlement in this otherwise rather difficult physical habitat clinging to the mountainside?'... [Scott's] final chapters give the fullest and most vivid general account of Delphi's slow excavation over the past century that I've seen... Scott's narrative never falters."--Peter Green, London Review of Books "Judicious, measured and thorough ... Mr. Scott, like Pausanias before him, is a handy companion to what remains--and what we can only wish was still to be seen."--Brendan Boyle, Wall Street Journal "Scott's passion and expertise are readily apparent... An enjoyable resource for scholars and students. Additionally, prospective visitors to the modern site of Delphi will be interested in Scott's brief guide, which is included at the back of the book."--Publishers Weekly "Tells you everything there is to know about Delphi."--Sam Leith, Spectator "A traveler on a typical ten-hour flight to Greece from the United States will find this book to be a valuable and entertaining companion."--About.com Greece Travel "The story is told clearly and engagingly."--Peter Jones, Literary Review "I don't think there can be much about Delphi's history that Dr. Scott has missed out on in this book. I needn't have worried that only one book on the subject wouldn't be enough to give me enough information for my visit. I wanted the definitive book and as far as I'm concerned I picked the right one."--Tales from A Tour Guide "The oracle is not the main concern of this fine, scholarly book. Although you can hardly write about Delphi without writing about the Pythia, Scott's interest is much more in the site itself, the way it developed from a couple of buildings on a mountainside into the elaborate sanctuary of the classical period and beyond... Because Delphi was the focus of so much ancient attention, this rich but remote archaeological site gives us a keyhole view of the history of the ancient world as a whole, as cities are founded and proclaim their existence to the international community; as cities fall and find their monuments encroached on, buried or pecked at by prophetic crows; as dedications to commemorate victories over foreigners at Salamis give way to trophies of victories over other Greeks; as the Spartans inscribe their name on a gift of Croesus and hope no one will notice."--James Davidson, The Guardian "This is an engaging tribute to a site that enjoined its visitors to know themselves--a demand that, in turn, requires us to know the Greeks."--Alex Clapp, Ekathimerini "Excellent... The more important question for [Scott] is not how the oracle functioned, but why it endured as an institution for over a thousand years. For the scholar who wants to see the full range of evidence and possible interpretations--a rounded view--this approach is particularly useful."--Daisy Dunn, History Today "[A] comprehensive and sympathetic history... Scott puts it beautifully: both as an idea and an historical conundrum, Delphi ensures we keep the ground 'insecure' beneath our feet."--Bettany Hughes, BBC History Magazine "Scott's erudition is balanced by a lively style, making for a thoroughly readable work. Copies endnotes, bibliography, and illustrations (including eight in color) accompany the text, as does a brief guide to the site's museum."--Choice "[T]here is much to commend in this new history, which deserves to be widely read."--Hugh Bowden, Anglo-Hellenic Review "[A] thoroughly researched, highly readable, insightful, enjoyable, and comprehensive tour of one of the ancient world's most fascinating sites."--Guy Maclean Rogers, American Historical Review "Well written and enjoyable to read... A brief guide for those touring the site and its surroundings in the appendix makes this book a knowledgeable travel companion for all those visiting Delphi for the first time."--Julia Kindt, European Review of History "A reliable, well-informed, and highly readable account based on the author's considerable knowledge of the site and the archaeological campaigns that have brought it back into the light... [A] fine and lucid book."--Craige B. Champion, The HistorianTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xi Maps xiii Prologue: Why Delphi? 1 Part I: Some are born great 1: Oracle 9 2: Beginnings 31 3: Transformation 51 4: Rebirth 71 Part II : Some achieve greatness 5: Fire 93 6: Domination 119 7: Renewal 139 8: Transition 163 Part III: Some have greatness thrust upon them 9: A New World 183 10: Renaissance 203 11: Final Glory? 223 12: The Journey Continues 245 Epilogue: Unearthing Delphi 269 Conclusion 285 Guide: A Brief Tour of the Delphi Site and Museum 291 Abbreviations 303 Notes 309 Bibliography 375 Index 401

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"With its copious fine illustrations and lucid exposition, this is an extraordinary resource for the teacher of Greek archaeology."---Robin Osborne, World Archaeology"In this significant reinterpretation, Arrington convincingly maintains that material culture and knowledge did not flow from East to West just through multiethnic elites; it also flowed through the interactions of non-elites."---C. C. Kolb, Choice Reviews"In his wonderfully stimulating book, Nathan Arrington has the people on the margins of 7th-century Attica have their voices roaring back into the debate. . . . [It] should be read by anyone interested in the subaltern perspective, artistry and pottery, as well as the historiography behind many of the discipline’s accepted assumptions."---Roy van Wijk, The Classical Journal"This is an inspiring book. It is not only well researched, nicely illustrated and elegantly written, but it offers a whole range of new perspectives on the Protoattic style and its wider context, with the objects themselves (and their agency) taking center stage."---Maximilian Rönnberg, Bryn Mawr Classical Review"Thought-provoking and ambitious…[t]his unconventional volume – beautifully phrased and engagingly written – is very clear and well structured, with numerous high-quality images helping readers to follow [Arrington’s] descriptions and readings of the vases."---Adriano Orsingher, The Classical Review"[A] beautifully written book, based on substantial and thorough research. . . . Moving away from the “Orientalizing” paradigm, Arrington succeeds in bringing to the forefront artists, immigrants, and multicultural communities, while challenging the elite connotations of the Proto-Attic pottery. This book, well produced and richly illustrated, is a positive contribution to the literature on seventh-century BCE Attica for students and scholars alike."---Vicky Vlachou, American Journal of Archaeology"[F]ascinating and ground-breaking. . . . [Athens at the Margins] is an intelligent, very well written, and well-presented book."---Conor Trainor, Sehepunkte

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the Charles J. Goodwin Award of Merit, Society for Classical Studies""[A] marvellous book. . . . Entertaining and accessible. . . . In Search of the Phoenicians represents the best of ancient history writing today."---David Mattingly, Times Literary Supplement"Quinn’s narrative is both exhilarating and cautionary because it shows how antiquity can be reimagined to promote ideological prejudices. One of the many lessons of her work is that ancient history is rarely stable, and dogmas that were current in both the remote and proximate past are constantly subject to correction or rejection."---G.W. Bowersock, New York Review of Books"[An] extraordinary book. . . . In Search of the Phoenicians demonstrates both how important the interpretation of antiquity is for the present, and how important the history of interpretation is for understanding the past."---Robert L. Cioffi, London Review of Books"Quinn's ambitious study ties history and political science together to reveal the ways that antiquity remains relevant today." * Publishers Weekly *"For some high-fibre holiday reading, I shall be packing . . . In Search of the Phoenicians, which dares to ask whether the famous ancient people really existed, and promises to expose the modern fantasies and ideologies that created them."---Mary Beard, The Guardian"Filled with informative, arresting images and deep-thinking argumentation, Quinn's In Search of the Phoenicians makes a compelling, wide-ranging case that suggests ‘Phoenician’ was a political rather than a personal description." * Foreword Reviews *"'Quinn's analysis of how ideas of modern nationhood have corrupted our understanding of past identities is expert and wide-ranging.""---Dominic Green, Minerva"Quinn’s story is most compelling when she plays to her strength as a historian and archaeologist. . . . She leaves no stone unturned, from archaeological ruins and funerary inscriptions to poetry and drama, in her quest to understand how Phoenicians have . . . become a people."---Justin Marozzi, The Spectator"What makes Quinn’s book especially interesting is her investigation of the later uses of the idea of a Phoenician people by modern nationalists from Ireland to Lebanon. The people who lived in the ancient cities of ‘Phoenicia’ didn’t think of themselves as Phoenicians, but a remarkable number of people in other times and places have found that invented identity useful in making their own claims of nationhood."---Daniel Larison, The American Conservative"Composed of a set of politically independent city-states around the Mediterranean--most notably, Tyre, Arwad, Byblos, and Carthage--Phoenicia is typically thought of as a unified precursor to the Greek civilization that ultimately eclipsed it. In a new book, however, Josephine Quinn, an associate professor of ancient history at the University of Oxford, argues that the entire idea of a proto-nationalist ‘Phoenician’ identity or culture may not have existed at all. Rather, evidence suggests that it is unlikely that Phoenicians saw themselves as a collective that rose above the level of the city or indeed family. As such, Quinn argues that the histories of Phoenicia that invented and sustained this narrative of a Phoenician national identity are themselves worthy of study. . . . Quinn’s In Search of the Phoenicians will serve as a comprehensive introduction to the literary, artistic, dramatic, and technological cultures of these ancient societies." * The New Criterion *"In this provocative, brilliant and original book, Josephine Quinn not only sheds new light on the ancient civilization of Phoenicia but actually questions its very existence." * Arab News *"Quinn’s In Search of the Phoenicians can serve as useful reminder that turning to the lure of a mythical past for finding a path to the future can be fraught with risk."---Thomas Schellen and Riad Al-Khouri, Executive Magazine"Quinn's relaxed, engaging and authoritative prose style means that In Search of the Phoenicians is an enjoyable and intellectually rewarding read." * History Today *"A learned and carefully written scholarly work on identity in the city states commonly lumped together as Phoenician, theoretically informed by current ideas of ethnicity’s constructed nature."---T. Doran, Choice"Quinn provides an important contribution to theories of identity, colonialism and its impact."---Aron Tillema, Reading Religion"Cleverly written . . . . Analytical astuteness."---Michael Sommer, Journal of Hellenic Studies ​​​​​​​

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"[This] book furnishes us with our best – and most splendidly illustrated – single-volume anthology of art in the fourth century."---Michael Squire, Greece and Rome"More than amply inclusive, detailed and documented, and beautifully illustrated.—Mark Fullerton, Bryn Mawr Classical Review"

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Book SynopsisHow the billionaire owners of Hobby Lobby are spending hundreds of millions of dollars to make America a Bible nation Like many evangelical Christians, the Green family of Oklahoma City believes that America was founded as a Christian nation, based on a biblical worldview. But the Greens are far from typical evangelicals in other ways. The bilTrade Review"Selected as a Publishers Weekly 2017 Best Book in Religion""Exhaustively reported and scrupulously fair, Bible Nation doubles as a portrait of conviction: The Greens may well be the most sincere and most-frequently misguided activists in America."---Sarah Jones, The New Republic"Moss and Baden deftly highlight the cognitive dissonance at the heart of the evangelicalism, how and why the faithful cherry-pick Scriptures that buttress their own beliefs while dismissing contradictions among the texts themselves. . . . [The authors] draw on extensive research and interviews with a revolving-door cast of so-called experts and hangers-on, leaving no proverbial stone unturned in their quest to determine the value and validity of the Green collection, the Bible Museum's underlying purpose. Bible Nation peels away the bark on one of the largest branches of the American family tree, using an academic story to tell a broader one: the evangelicals’ unshakable conviction in their own fantasies and the demonization of anything, or anyone, that dares to challenge them."---Hamilton Cain, Minneapolis Star Tribune"Candida Moss and Joel Baden's new book illustrates how, with a net worth of nearly $4 billion, the family behind Hobby Lobby is stepping outside the corporate sphere and showing how faith and prosperity can powerfully influence the American public."---Charlotte Salley, The American Scholar"Biblical scholars Moss (The Myth of Persecution) and Baden (The Historical David) become dogged investigative journalists as they seek to understand how the Green family, the billionaire owners of Hobby Lobby, have aspired to influence national politics. . . . While depicting the Greens as well-intentioned, Moss and Baden make an impassioned case for fighting against the family's efforts to limit access to their questionably sourced collection and to misrepresent their work as nonsectarian when it is entrenched in a deeply American evangelical worldview. . . . This is a timely read for those interested in the relationship between money, faith, and American politics." * Publishers Weekly *"Two biblical scholars combine to dig into the actions and words of the billionaire Green family, founders of the Hobby Lobby chain of craft stores. . . . Moss and Baden portray the Green family members and their key executives as sincere evangelicals and benevolent employers. Throughout the book, however, they also show the Greens as naïve or disingenuous. To be sure, the family's proselytizing is not neutral. Rather, they are promoting a historically inaccurate saga of the U.S. as an exclusionary Christian nation meant to marry church and state. . . . Impressive . . . Well-positioned to examine the impact of religion on secular life." * Kirkus *"Moss and Baden's meticulous research will stand up to the most rigorous scrutiny, as they manage to stay dispassionate without judgement. . . . A troubling look into how a personal belief system can infiltrate seemingly public institutions through corporate means." * Library Journal *"[Moss and Baden's] concerns have merit, and by choosing to explore this particular front of the culture wars, they effectively cast light on issues that are American to the core: the belief that God blesses the faithful with financial success, the assumption that success in business verifies people as experts in realms they know little about, the notion that America is essentially and indisputably a Christian nation (and the public square ought therefore to reflect that essence), the dismissal of expert opinion when that opinion runs counter to popular belief, and the refusal of many people to examine their faith with a critical eye. In sum, Bible Nation illustrates what many nonevangelicals find so disturbing about America in the age of Trump, though it also reminds its readers that these untoward elements of American life long predated the election of our billionaire president. Surely they will outlive him as well." * Christian Century *"Candida R. Moss and Joel S. Baden--two respected academics of religious studies--go out of their way to be objective in their reporting on the Green family's growing influence on matters concerning the Bible in our country today. . . . Bible Nation: The United States of Hobby Lobby is a brave book in these dishonest times."---Charles R. Larson, Counterpunch"Highly worth reading."---Tara Isabella Burton, Vox"One could argue that it’s the civic duty of skeptics to go take a look--but with a copy of Bible Nation firmly in hand."---Sarah Posner, Washington Post

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Co-Winner of the 2019 Runciman Award, Anglo-Hellenic League""Osborne’s gifts as an observer of ancient art are beyond dispute. His discussions of the vase scenes he has chosen to explore are filled with the kind of insight that make one inclined to accept any conclusions to which they might lead. His book offers a radically new approach to the Attic vases, one that might even achieve the two grand goals Osborne sets for it: not only to 'rewrite the history of art' but also to 'rewrite history.'"---James Romm, New York Review of Books"Osborne’s book is original and important, as is its advocacy of a shift away from questions of technique and influence . . . towards attention to subject and manner of representation." * Times Higher Education *"[The Transfomation of Athens] reinstates Athenian pottery to the place it deserves and acknowledges the enormous potential of painted vases to illuminate many areas of Greek culture. . . . This is a lucid, engaging and persuasive book."---Diana Rodríguez Pérez, Burlington Magazine"Beautifully produced."---Paul Watkins, Argo

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Book Synopsis"First published in Italian under the title Roma: Il Primo Giorno by Gius. Laterza & Figli S.p.A., Rome, in 2007"--T.p. verso.Trade Review"Tradition assigns [the founding of Rome] to the year 753 B.C., when Romulus--who, according to legend, was rescued from infanticide with his twin brother Remus and suckled by a she-wolf--erected the first walls of the so-called Roma Quadrata, or 'square Rome.' It has been a very long time since anyone took this account as an accurate historical description, but Carandini provocatively suggests that it might be more or less true."---Adam Kirsch, New Yorker"It has been assumed generally that the traditional founding of Rome by twin brothers Romulus and Remus 28 centuries ago should be classified as myth. This provocative examination by a highly regarded but controversial archaeologist suggests, however, that the story contains more than a grain of truth . . . he marshals considerable evidence, written and archaeological, to bolster his claims, and his conclusions certainly are startling and exciting."---Jay Freeman, Booklist"Carandini's gifts as an archaeologist are admired even by those who don't accept his interpretations and Rome: Day One is full of fascinating detail." * The Age *"'It's a bold book, but will not persuade all readers,' said ancient Rome Professor Christopher Smith of the British School at Rome. '[Still] no one in recent years has done more than Carandini to challenge our perceptions.'" * New York Post *"Researchers will be intrigued with Carandini's precise picture of early Rome and the fine illustrations." * Choice *"What makes Rome: Day One such an extraordinary book is not the erudite descriptions but the energetic style of prose. For a volume so packed with detail, it remains an astonishingly easy read. . . . This is a book written to bring those early days to the attention of anyone and everyone."---Caldrail, UNRV History"[T]he book is interesting because it discusses a topic that is much eschewed by the modern historians as it treads on controversial religious aspects."---Vaidehi Nathan, Organiser"Uncovering the birth of a city that gave birth to a world, Rome reveals as never before a truly epochal event." * World Book Industry *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“An essential, unsettling and often shocking account. . . . [A] remarkable fusion of biblical studies and investigative journalism. . . . Moss and Baden uncover many alarming details about the Greens' acquisitions and the scholars they have paid to study them.”—Sarah Posner, Washington Post“Exhaustively reported and scrupulously fair, Bible Nation doubles as a portrait of conviction: The Greens may well be the most sincere and most-frequently misguided activists in America.”—Sarah Jones, New Republic“Bible Nation is a geek’s delight, seasoned with the historical skulduggery and theological debate found in a Dan Brown novel or an Indiana Jones film.”—Hamilton Cain, Minneapolis Star Tribune“A timely read for those interested in the relationship between money, faith, and American politics.”—Publishers Weekly“A troubling look into how a personal belief system can infiltrate seemingly public institutions through corporate means.”—Library Journal

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Combining exhaustive excavation of British and French archives with eclectic biographical elements, [this] valuable new book explains in unique detail . . . the twists and turns behind the perpetually fascinating decipherment."---Andrew Robinson, British Museum Magazine"Rarely have I seen the false starts and blind alleys, firm beliefs and 180-degree recalibrations, exhilaration and loneliness of pioneering thought captured so well. . . . If The Riddle of the Rosetta won’t be coming to screens anytime soon, its achievement is no less admirable."---Maxwell Carter, Wall Street Journal"Arguably the most meticulous and thoroughgoing account of the work of Young and Champollion. . . . The dazzling scholarly nimbleness of Champollion and Young is richly illustrated throughout the book — that is no myth, but it emerges as something a little more human."---Elizabeth Frood, The Spectator"Buchwald, a historian at California Institute of Technology, and writer Josefowicz put a decade’s worth of work into this book, and it shows. . . . Buchwald and Josefowicz deliver an account that sometimes seems as if in real time, describing the blind alleys, intuitions, and thorny debates that surrounded the scholars’ investigations. . . . Fans of Egyptology, cryptography, and languages will enjoy this exploration of the ancient past." * Kirkus Reviews *"A gloriously detailed reconstruction . . . this past intellectual world is dazzlingly brought to life by Buchwald and Josefowicz."---Dmitri Levitin, Times Literary Supplement"This volume is a tour de force of scholarly research and thorough analysis."---Hilary Forrest, Ancient Egypt"The story of the Stone and its role in the translation of the hieroglyphs has been told many times, but never so well as in Buchwald and Josefowicz’s new book. . . . [The Riddle of the Rosetta is] a sophisticated, exciting, and polished piece of scholarship.”"---Anthony Ossa-Richardson, Erudition and the Republic of Letters"Elegantly written and dazzlingly erudite. . . . [The Riddle of the Rosetta] offers a fascinating account of an often told story that never loses its allure."---Cecilia Hurley, History of Humanities

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"An enjoyable, light-hearted read, packed with useful information and helpful anecdotes, Digging Deeper draws on Cline’s decades of experience in archaeology. It is the perfect book for someone just starting out in archaeology, or anyone who has always wondered exactly how and why archaeologists do what they do."---Amy Brunskill, Current World Archaeology

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents*Frontmatter, pg. i*Contents, pg. vii*Preface, pg. ix*T. Macci Plavti Epidicvs, pg. 1*Commentary. Argvmentvm, pg. 93*Act II. Scene I (166-180), pg. 208*Metrical Analysis, pg. 417*Bibliography, pg. 427*Index, pg. 457

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