Archaeology and Language
Archaeology and Language by Roger Blench, published by Routledge in 1999, offers a detailed examination of the interplay between archaeological findings and language distribution. This edition spans 301 pages and is presented in English. The book interprets archaeological data to provide insights into language change and distribution, aiming to reshape conventional narratives surrounding prehistory.
Readers will find individual chapters that delve into specific case studies, focusing on artefacts and fragmentary textual materials. Topics such as the reconstruction of houses, maritime technology, pottery, and grave goods are explored, highlighting the connections between archaeology and historical linguistics. This work serves as a resource for those interested in the relationships among prehistoric peoples, oral traditions, and the evolution of language.
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Archaeology and Language III interprets results from archaeological data in terms of language distribution and change, providing the tools for a radical rewriting of the conventional discourse of prehistory. Individual chapters present case studies of artefacts and fragmentary textual materials, concerned with the reconstruction of houses, maritime technology, pottery and grave goods.
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