Archaeology and its Discontents: Why Archaeology Matters

Archaeology and its Discontents examines the state of archaeology today and its development throughout the twentieth century, arguing for new approaches to understanding how human diversity has been constructed.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 170 pages
\n Publication date: 31 March 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Archaeology and its Discontents delves into the current state of archaeology and its evolution throughout the twentieth century, presenting a compelling argument for innovative approaches. Barrett explores the themes of twentieth-century archaeological theory, examining their achievements, limitations, and shortcomings. While he acknowledges some successes, he emphasizes that archaeology has primarily focused on explaining the human construction of material variability, neglecting the broader understanding of how human diversity has been constructed. Recognizing the predominance of failures and limitations, Barrett suggests that archaeology should shift its attention towards comprehending the formation of human diversity. He argues that archaeology holds significant importance precisely because of the insights it can provide into the development of human diversity. Throughout the analysis and argument, Barrett employs the development of the European Neolithic as a illustrative example to support his points. This book is intended for archaeologists at various levels, from students to professors and trainees to experienced practitioners.

Archaeology and its Discontents delves into the current state of archaeology and its evolution throughout the twentieth century, presenting a compelling argument for innovative approaches. Barrett explores the themes of twentieth-century archaeological theory, examining their achievements, limitations, and shortcomings. While he acknowledges some successes, he emphasizes that archaeology has primarily focused on explaining the human construction of material variability, neglecting the broader understanding of how human diversity has been constructed. Recognizing the predominance of failures and limitations, Barrett suggests that archaeology should shift its attention towards comprehending the formation of human diversity. He argues that archaeology holds significant importance precisely because of the insights it can provide into the development of human diversity. Throughout the analysis and argument, Barrett employs the development of the European Neolithic as a illustrative example to support his points. This book is intended for archaeologists at various levels, from students to professors and trainees to experienced practitioners.

\n Weight: 346g\n
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367556457\n \n