A History of Archaeological Thought

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, History
Cover of the book A History of Archaeological Thought by Bruce G. Trigger, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Bruce G. Trigger ISBN: 9781107713758
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: September 11, 2006
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Bruce G. Trigger
ISBN: 9781107713758
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: September 11, 2006
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

In its original edition, Bruce Trigger's book was the first ever to examine the history of archaeological thought from medieval times to the present in world-wide perspective. Now, in this new edition, he both updates the original work and introduces new archaeological perspectives and concerns. At once stimulating and even-handed, it places the development of archaeological thought and theory throughout within a broad social and intellectual framework. The successive but interacting trends apparent in archaeological thought are defined and the author seeks to determine the extent to which these trends were a reflection of the personal and collective interests of archaeologists as these relate - in the West at least - to the fluctuating fortunes of the middle classes. While subjective influences have been powerful, Professor Trigger argues that the gradual accumulation of archaeological data has exercised a growing constraint on interpretation. In turn, this has increased the objectivity of archaeological research and enhanced its value for understanding the entire span of human history and the human condition in general.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In its original edition, Bruce Trigger's book was the first ever to examine the history of archaeological thought from medieval times to the present in world-wide perspective. Now, in this new edition, he both updates the original work and introduces new archaeological perspectives and concerns. At once stimulating and even-handed, it places the development of archaeological thought and theory throughout within a broad social and intellectual framework. The successive but interacting trends apparent in archaeological thought are defined and the author seeks to determine the extent to which these trends were a reflection of the personal and collective interests of archaeologists as these relate - in the West at least - to the fluctuating fortunes of the middle classes. While subjective influences have been powerful, Professor Trigger argues that the gradual accumulation of archaeological data has exercised a growing constraint on interpretation. In turn, this has increased the objectivity of archaeological research and enhanced its value for understanding the entire span of human history and the human condition in general.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book An Introduction to Metaphilosophy by Bruce G. Trigger
Cover of the book Quantum Information, Computation and Communication by Bruce G. Trigger
Cover of the book Extreme Natural Hazards, Disaster Risks and Societal Implications by Bruce G. Trigger
Cover of the book What Would Socrates Do? by Bruce G. Trigger
Cover of the book Mechanics of Biomaterials by Bruce G. Trigger
Cover of the book The Cambridge Handbook of Sexual Development by Bruce G. Trigger
Cover of the book The Law, Economics and Politics of International Standardisation by Bruce G. Trigger
Cover of the book Competition Policy by Bruce G. Trigger
Cover of the book Principles of Pricing by Bruce G. Trigger
Cover of the book Structural Vector Autoregressive Analysis by Bruce G. Trigger
Cover of the book The Cambridge Companion to Jesus by Bruce G. Trigger
Cover of the book Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy by Bruce G. Trigger
Cover of the book Hilbert Space Methods in Signal Processing by Bruce G. Trigger
Cover of the book International Organisations and Global Problems by Bruce G. Trigger
Cover of the book The Novel in German since 1990 by Bruce G. Trigger
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy