Reader in Archaeological Theory

<p>This <em>Reader in Archaeological Theory</em> presents sixteen articles of key theoretical significance in a format which makes this notoriously complex area easier for students to understand.<br> This volume:<br> * provides an intellectual history of different approaches to archaeology which contextualizes the complex traditions of cognitive archaeology and postprocessualism on which it focuses<br> * organizes theories of archaeology the meanings of things the prehistoric mind and cognition gender ideology and social theory and archaeology's relationship to today's society and politics<br> * includes lucid section introductions to each section which provide context explain why the papers are so significant and summarize their key points<br> * emphasizes research from the 'New World' making archaeological theory especially relevant and accessible to students in North America.</p>