International Handbook of Historical Archaeology

By David Gaimster and Teresita Majewski

Book Overview

To study the past, archeologists focus on the material remains of our ancestors. Those who study prehistory can only use artifacts to develop theories about past societies. Those involved in historical or post-medieval archeology not only have material remains, but also often have an historical record to help them find answers. This seminal handbook brings together a global group of historical archeologists, each discussing his or her research. Along with case studies, themes in historical archeology such as theories of capitalism, gender, and race are discussed. This reference work belongs on the bookshelf of every historical archeologist. It is also ideal for graduate-level historical archeology courses.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144199923X
• ISBN13: 9781441999238
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 698 Pages
• Weight: 3.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.6" x 10.1"