Gavin Lucas
Understanding the Archaeological Record
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521279697
- author:
- Gavin Lucas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 314
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Archaeology, Methodology & Techniques
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Understanding the Archaeological Record by Gavin Lucas This book explores the diverse understandings of the archaeological record, examining three ways of understanding it: as historical sources, through formation theory, and as material culture. The author argues that archaeological theory has become fragmented and disconnected from the nature of archaeological evidence. Lucas calls for a rethinking of the nature of the archaeological record and the kind of history and narratives written from it. He proposes a new approach that connects these three domains through a reconsideration of archaeological entities and practice. By reassessing current views, this book provides a guide for understanding the archaeological record and its significance in the field of archaeology.