Archaeological Theory: Who Sets the Agenda?

New Directions in Archaeology

by Norman Yoffee (Editor)

Since the l960s, archaeology has become increasingly taught in universities and practiced on a growing scale by national and local heritage agencies throughout the world. This book addresses the criticisms of postmodernist writers about archaeology's social role, and asserts its intellectual importance and achievements in discovering real facts about the human past. It looks forward to the creation of a truly global consciousness of the origins of human societies and civilizations.

152 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Riversue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many books about theory are virtually unreadable - attempting to sway to which 'side' in the theory debate using $10 words rather than logic. This one is very readable and covers a range of material.