Archaeology of Collective Action

Name: Archaeology of Collective Action
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ISBN: 9780813030708

ISBN-10: 0813030706

ISBN-13: 9780813030708

Edition: 2007

Authors: Dean J. Saitta, Michael S. Nassaney

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Saitta examines historical archaeology's success in reconstructing collective social action in the past and considers the implications of these reconstructions for society today. Recognizing that studies of the past can serve different social interests, creating knowledge that can be used to oppress or emancipate elements of society, Saitta argues that historical archaeology needs to move beyond its emphasis on recovering the individual to acknowledging and asserting its power to effect social change. Developing a theoretical and methodological approach to the archaeology of collective action, Saitta reviews some of the progress archaeologists have made in illuminating race-, gender-, and…

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Publication date: 6/24/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.42" tall
Weight: 0.528
Language: English




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