A History of Archaeological Thought

Trigger, B, G.

ISBN 10: 0521338182 / ISBN 13: 9780521338189

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2003

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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pen markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN:9780521338189. Seller Inventory # 9473967

Bibliographic Details

Title: A History of Archaeological Thought

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Publication Date: 2003

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Poor

About this title

Synopsis:

Examining the history of archaeology from medieval times to the present, this book places the development of archaeological thought and theory within a broad social and intellectual framework. The successive but interacting trends apparent in archaeological thought are defined and the author determines the extent to which these trends reflect the personal and collective interests of archaeologists. He argues that while subjective influences have been powerful, the gradual accumulation of archaeological data has exercised a growing constraint on interpretation. In turn this has increased the objectivity of archaeological research and enhanced its value for understanding the entire span of human history and the human condition in general.

Book Description:

In its original edition, Bruce Trigger's book was the first ever to examine the history of archaeological thought from medieval times to the present in world-wide perspective. Now, in this new edition, he both updates the original work and introduces new archaeological perspectives and concerns.