From Antiquarian to Archaeologist: The History and Philosophy of Archaeology

This volume collects papers by Professor Timothy Murray, tracing the evolution of archaeology from a marginalized field to a mainstream discipline over 20 years. It includes a new introduction and reflects on the past 25 years of the subject's development.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2023
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

This comprehensive volume serves as a compilation of scholarly papers that trace the evolution of archaeology from a relatively marginalized field in the 1980s to its current status as a mainstream discipline. The essays by Professor Timothy Murray have garnered widespread recognition and have been extensively influential over a span of more than 20 years. Accompanying these papers is a fresh introduction that provides a comprehensive survey of the field's development over the past 25 years, as well as an insightful reflection on its implications for the philosophy of archaeology and theoretical archaeology. Spanning Tim's illustrious career as an esteemed academic at the forefront of the study of the history of archaeology, both in Australia and internationally, this volume showcases his remarkable achievements. During his tenure, he has held prestigious positions in Britain, Europe, and Australia, including notable appointments at the University of Cambridge, The Institute of Archaeology at UCL, Leiden University, and the University of Paris. Currently, he serves as the editor of The Bulletin of the History of Archaeology, a prestigious journal that contributes significantly to the field.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399020565