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Reconstructing Prehistory
James A. Bell
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Description for Reconstructing Prehistory
paperback. Reevaluating the method of scientific investigation, the author provides a bold philosophical framework for developing and assessing archaeologists' theories of the past. More informed and judicious decisions, the author asserts, are made when archaeologists explore questions such as: How can theories be adjusted when anomalies are revealed? Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HDW; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 499.
Reevaluating the method of scientific investigation, James A. Bell provides a bold philosophical framework for developing and assessing archaeologists' theories of the past. More informed and judicious decisions, the author asserts, are made when archaeologists explore questions such as: How can theories be formulated so that they increase understanding and provide insight, and are theories still useful when they do not? How can theories be adjusted when anomalies are revealed? How can theories be assessed against competing theories? And, when should theories be abandoned, and when should they be pursued further? With numerous examples from archaeology as well as comparative ... Read more
Reevaluating the method of scientific investigation, James A. Bell provides a bold philosophical framework for developing and assessing archaeologists' theories of the past. More informed and judicious decisions, the author asserts, are made when archaeologists explore questions such as: How can theories be formulated so that they increase understanding and provide insight, and are theories still useful when they do not? How can theories be adjusted when anomalies are revealed? How can theories be assessed against competing theories? And, when should theories be abandoned, and when should they be pursued further? With numerous examples from archaeology as well as comparative ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Philadelphia PA, United States
ISBN
9781566391603
SKU
V9781566391603
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About James A. Bell
James A. Bell is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Philosophy Department at the University of South Florida.
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