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Springer Between Artifacts And Texts Historical Archaeology In Global Perspective 1998 Edition by Anders Andrén Alan Crozier
This is the first truly global survey of the relationship between artifacts and texts from historiographical methodological and analytical perspectives. It analyzes the crucial relationship between material culture and writing in ancient societies employing examples from twelve major disciplines in historical archaeology and summarizing their role in five global methodological approaches. It is valuable reading for advanced (under/post) graduate students and instructors in any historical archaeological subject. Table of contents : The Paradox of the Historical Archaeologies. Historical Archaeologies in Europe. Historical Archeaologies in the Middle East and Asia. Historical Archaeologies in Africa and America.The Field of Historical Archaeology. The Dialogue of Historical Archaeology. Conclusion: Historical Archaeology as a Methodological Perspective. Index.