Arkæologisk teori

This book is a biography and reception history of the Lithuanian-American archaeologist Marija Gimbutas (1921-1994). It presents the first transnational account of Gimbutas' life based on historical research, and an original examination of the impact of her ideas in various feminist contexts, both academic and popular.

This book looks at the ways in which archaeological methods have been used in debates concerning the early medieval and medieval periods in South Asia.

In hellenistischer und römischer Zeit waren Figuren mit entstelltem Aussehen außerordentlich beliebt. Archäologen/-innen haben ihnen eine breite Palette von Funktionen zugeschrieben. Zweck dieser Bilder sei es laut der bisherigen Forschung, Randgruppen der Gesellschaft und körperlich Deformierte zu verspotten und zu entwürdigen. Der vorliegende Band legt dar, dass diese Statuetten im Gegensatz dazu eine durchaus positive Bedeutung besaßen.

HANDBOOK OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCESA modern and comprehensive introduction to methods and techniques in archaeologyIn the newly revised Second Edition of the Handbook of Archaeological Sciences, a team of more than 100 researchers delivers a comprehensive and accessible overview of modern methods used in the archaeological sciences. The book covers all relevant approaches to obtaining and analyzing archaeological data, including dating methods, quaternary paleoenvironments, human bioarchaeology, biomolecular archaeology and archaeogenetics, resource exploitation, archaeological prospection, and assessing the decay and conservation of specimens.Overview chapters introduce readers to the relevance of each area, followed by contributions from leading experts that provide detailed technical knowledge and application examples.Readers will also find:* A thorough introduction to human bioarchaeology, including hominin evolution and paleopathology* The use of biomolecular analysis to characterize past environments* Novel approaches to the analysis of archaeological materials that shed new light on early human lifestyles and societies* In-depth explorations of the statistical and computational methods relevant to archaeologyPerfect for graduate and advanced undergraduate students of archaeology, the Handbook of Archaeological Sciences will also earn a prominent place in the libraries of researchers and professionals with an interest in the geological, biological, and genetic basis of archaeological studies.

Presenting a story of art and artists in Gunbalanya, western Arnhem Land between the years 2001 and 2005, this book explores the artistic community surrounding the primary place of art creation and sale in the region, Injalak Arts, an art centre established in the remote Aboriginal community of Gunbalanya.Using a variety of disciplinary approaches including archaeological analysis and material culture studies, anthropology, historical research, oral histories, and reflexive ethnography, the social context of art creation is explored. May argues that Injalak Arts as a place activates and draws together particular social groupings to form a sense of identity and community. It is the nature of this community, or "Karrikadjurren" in the local dialect, that is the primary focus of this book, with the artworks painted during this period providing unique insights into art, identity, community, and innovation.This book will be of most interest to those working in or studying archaeology, material culture studies, museum studies, anthropology, sociology, Aboriginal studies, art history, Australian studies, rock art, and development studies. More specifically, this book will appeal to scholars with an interest in the archaeology or anthropology of art, ethnoarchaeology, and the nature and politics of community archaeology.

Explores recent multi-disciplinary approaches to analysis of early political organisation.

Die Untersuchung von Heiligtümern und sakralen Kontexten in Großgriechenland sowie Süditalien unterlag in den letzten Jahren einem tiefgreifenden Wandel. Die Entdeckungen von Waffen in einigen Heiligtümern (z. B. Caulonia), in Museumsmagazinen (z. B. Paestum) zusammen mit monographischen Untersuchungen zu bestimmten Waffen (z. B. Panzern) erlauben heute eine systematische Erforschung von Waffen in Votivkontexten. Besonders wichtig ist die Möglichkeit, die rituelle Praxis in verschiedenen Kulturen zu vergleichen.

Skalks ikoniske tidstavle til undervisningsbrug. Tidstavlen gør det let at orientere sig i forhold til historiske tidsperioder.