ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY AND SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE by Jones, Andrew ISBN 0521793939
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Considers the divide between 'scientific' and 'theoretical' archaeology, and suggests that they are not necessarily conflicting.
Is archaeology an art or a science? This question has been hotly debated over the last few decades with the rise of archaeological science. At the same time, archaeologists have seen a change in the intellectual character of their discipline, as many writers have adopted approaches influenced by social theory. The discipline now encompasses both archaeological scientists and archaeological theorists, and discussion regarding the status of archaeology remains polarised. Andrew Jones argues that we need to analyse the practice of archaeology. Through an analysis of archaeological practice, influenced by recent developments in the field of science studies, and with the aid of extensive case studies, he develops a new framework which allows the interpretative and methodological components of the discipline to work in tandem. His reassessment of the status and character of archaeology will be of interest to students, scholars and professionals.
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY AND SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE
[edit] Author
Jones, Andrew
[edit] ISBN
0521793939
[edit] Published
06/12/2001
[edit] Publisher
Cambridge University Press
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paperback
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15.99 (GBP)
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