Race and Practice in Archaeological Interpretation
Orser, Charles E., Jr.
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hardcover. Charles E. Orser, Jr. argues that since race has been used implicitly in archaeology for more than 100 years, the issue must be addressed directly despite the long history of debate, denial, and ignorance. Series: Archaeology, Culture & Society. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HDA; JHMP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 680.
Scholars who investigate race—a label based upon real or perceived physical differences—realize that they face a formidable task. The concept has been contested and condoned, debated and denied throughout modern history. Presented with the full understanding of the complexity of the issue, Race and Practice in Archaeological Interpretation concentrates on the archaeological analysis of race and how race is determined in the archaeological record.
Most archaeologists, even those dealing with recent history, have usually avoided the subject of race, yet Charles E. Orser, Jr., contends that its study and its implications are extremely important for the science of archaeology. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Series
Archaeology, Culture & Society
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Pennsylvania, United States
ISBN
9780812237504
SKU
V9780812237504
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About Orser, Charles E., Jr.
Charles E. Orser, Jr., is Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at Illinois State University and Adjunct Professor of Archaeology at the National University of Ireland in Galway. He is author of A Historical Archaeology of the Modern World, Historical Archaeology, and The Material Basis of the Postbellum Tenant Plantation. He is also the editor of several books, including Images of the ... Read more
Reviews for Race and Practice in Archaeological Interpretation
"An extraordinarily stimulating and provocative book, rich in ides and suggested new directions for archaeology."
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"Charles Orser outlines a research strategy for studying poverty and racism that is worthy of historical archaeology. . . . Much of this book is devoted to dealing with how people come to be worthy of being despised, usually by being seen ... Read more
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"Charles Orser outlines a research strategy for studying poverty and racism that is worthy of historical archaeology. . . . Much of this book is devoted to dealing with how people come to be worthy of being despised, usually by being seen ... Read more