Archaeological Approaches to Cultural Identity

Paperback

Main Details

Title Archaeological Approaches to Cultural Identity
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Steven Shennan
SeriesOne World Archaeology
Series part Volume No. v.10
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreArchaeology
ISBN/Barcode 9780415095570
ClassificationsDewey:306
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Edition New edition
Illustrations 1

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 1 September 1994
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Examines the critical implications of cultural identity from a variety of perspectives. Questions the nature and limits of archaeological knowledge of the past and the relationhip of material culture to cultural identiy. Offers a balanced discussion of issues that are of vital significance in view of increasing ethnic conflicts in the modern world.

Reviews

"This volume speaks directly to the many forces that influence cultural development and the expression of cultural meaning . . . an excellent collection of papers that is highly recommended."
-"American Antiquity