Handbook of East and Southeast Asian Archaeology

The Handbook of East and Southeast Asian Archaeology focuses on the material culture and lifeways of prehistoric and early historic East and Southeast Asia, interpreting it to explain social processes and relationships, behavior, technology, patterns, and mechanisms of long-term change, and chronology. It covers the modern nation-states of China, Mongolia, Far Eastern Russia, North and South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and East Timor.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 771 pages
\n Publication date: 09 December 2017
\n Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
\n

The Handbook of East and Southeast Asian Archaeology delves into the rich tapestry of material culture and lifestyles of the peoples of prehistoric and early historic East and Southeast Asia. It explores their origins, behaviors, identities, biological, linguistic, and cultural disparities and similarities, shedding light on their diverse experiences. With a strong emphasis on interpreting material culture, the Handbook aims to unravel the complexities of social processes, relationships, behavior, technology, patterns, and mechanisms of long-term change and chronology. It also delves into the intellectual history of archaeology in this diverse region, highlighting the contributions of regional scholars.

The Handbook augments archaeologically-focused chapters with comprehensive histories of research and intellectual traditions, fostering a broader comparative perspective. It incorporates archaeologically derived data alongside text-based documentary information, enriching interpretations of material culture. Rather than limiting itself to art historical or purely descriptive perspectives, the Handbook encompasses a geographical scope that includes modern nation-states such as China, Mongolia, Far Eastern Russia, North and South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and East Timor.

By examining the multifaceted aspects of material culture and lifeways in East and Southeast Asia, the Handbook offers valuable insights into the complex history, heritage, and diversity of this region. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts alike, contributing to our understanding of the past and paving the way for future discoveries and explorations.

\n Weight: 1614g\n
Dimension: 186 x 262 x 51 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781493965199\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2017\n