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Deconstructing Context: A Critical Approach to Archaeological Practice
Demetra . Ed(S): Papaconstantinou
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paperback. The importance of context has been extensively discussed in recent years. This volume attempts to address the fragmentation and misconceptions that have developed around context in archaeology, highlighting the common threads that link together varying contextual perspectives. Editor(s): Papaconstantinou, Demetra. Num Pages: 224 pages, b/w figs and pls. BIC Classification: HDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 170 x 16. Weight in Grams: 567.
The importance of context has been extensively discussed in recent years. This volume attempts to address the fragmentation and misconceptions that have developed around context in archaeology, highlighting the common threads that link together varying contextual perspectives. The first part of the book examines the concept of archaeological context by offering a critical assessment of its 'historical' development. The second section presents a number of case studies, and the third section discusses the management of archaeological material. Finally, part four takes the discussion on context further, setting the content of ... Read more
The importance of context has been extensively discussed in recent years. This volume attempts to address the fragmentation and misconceptions that have developed around context in archaeology, highlighting the common threads that link together varying contextual perspectives. The first part of the book examines the concept of archaeological context by offering a critical assessment of its 'historical' development. The second section presents a number of case studies, and the third section discusses the management of archaeological material. Finally, part four takes the discussion on context further, setting the content of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Oxbow Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781842172049
SKU
V9781842172049
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About Demetra . Ed(S): Papaconstantinou
edited by Demetra Papaconstantinou
Reviews for Deconstructing Context: A Critical Approach to Archaeological Practice
an...interesting and thought-provoking read.'
Archaeological Review from Cambridge Archaeological Review from Cambridge Most of the 11 articles collected in this volume are down-to-earth, use concrete examples, and largely avoid obtuse jargon.'
European Journal of Archaeology European Journal of Archaeology
Archaeological Review from Cambridge Archaeological Review from Cambridge Most of the 11 articles collected in this volume are down-to-earth, use concrete examples, and largely avoid obtuse jargon.'
European Journal of Archaeology European Journal of Archaeology