{"product_id":"archaeological-theory-9781405100144","title":"Archaeological Theory","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eArchaeological Theory, 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is the most current and comprehensive introduction to the field available. Thoroughly revised and updated, this engaging text offers students an ideal entry point to the major concepts and ongoing debates in archaeological research.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew edition of apopular introductory text that explores the increasing diversity of approaches to archaeological theory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures more extended coverage of ''traditional'' or culture-historical archaeology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines theory across the English-speaking world and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers greatly expanded coverage of evolutionary theory, divided into sociocultural and Darwinist approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an expanded glossary, bibliography, and useful suggestions for further readings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Figures vi  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface: The Contradictions of Theory x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Common Sense is Not Enough 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The 'New Archaeology' 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Archaeology as a Science 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Middle-range Theory, Ethnoarchaeology and Material Culture Studies 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Culture and Process 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Thoughts and Ideologies 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Postprocessual and Interpretive Archaeologies 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Archaeology, Gender and Identity 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Archaeology and Cultural Evolution 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Archaeology and Darwinian Evolution 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Archaeology and History 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Archaeology, Politics and Culture 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Conclusion: The Future of Theory 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelective Glossary 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 299\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407833801047,"sku":"9781405100144","price":84.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/archaeological-theory-9781405100144","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}