Analytical Archaeology
Analytical Archaeology by David L. Clarke, published by Taylor & Francis Group on October 18, 2016, is a comprehensive study that explores the foundational methodologies of archaeological analysis. This first edition spans 550 pages and is presented in English. The book examines the significant methodological shifts that emerged from advancements in various disciplines during the 1950s and ’60s, asserting that archaeology possesses its own distinct methods and procedures.
Readers will find a thorough evaluation of key concepts such as attributes, artefacts, types, assemblages, and cultures, all defined rigorously to enhance the application of archaeological data. The text continues to build on its pioneering theories, offering insights into the evolution of methods and theories that support both students and professionals in the field of archaeology. With its focus on reference material within social science and archaeology, this edition serves as a vital resource for understanding the complexities of archaeological practice.
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This study was well-established as a pioneer work on archaeological methodology, the theoretical basis of all archaeological analysis whatever the period or era. The first edition of the book presented and evaluated the radical changes in methodology which derived from developments in other disciplines, such as cybernetics, computer science and geography, during the 1950s and ’60s. It argued that archaeology was a coherent discipline with its own methods and procedures and attempted to define the entities (attributes, artefacts, types, assemblages, cultures and culture groups) rigorously and consistently so that they could be applied to archaeological data. The later edition continued the same general theory, which is unparalleled in its scope and depth, adding notes to help understanding of the advances in method and theory to support the student and professional archaeologist.
Review of the original publication:
“One might venture that this is the most important archaeological work for twenty or thirty years, and it will undoubtedly influence several future generations of archaeologists.” The Times Literary Supplement
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