Exchange Networks and Local Transformations - Softcover

Alberti, Maria Emanuela; Sabatini, Serena

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1842174851 ISBN 13: 9781842174852

Publisher: Oxbow Books, 2013

Synopsis

Throughout the local Bronze and Iron Age, European and Mediterranean societies appear to have been involved in complex systems of exchange networks which invariably affected local customs and historical developments. Archaeological evidence suggests social and economic phenomena, cultural expressions and technological skills stemmed from multifaceted encounters between local traditions and external influences. Examples of cultural openness and transcultural hybridisation seem to be more of a norm than an exception. The articles in the volume explore the dynamic relationship between regionally contextualised transformations and inter-regional exchange networks. Particular effort has been put in approaching the issue in a multi-disciplinary perspective. Continental Europe and the Mediterranean may be characterised by specific development and patterns of relations, but the authors draw attention to how those worlds were not alien to each other and illustrate how common interpretative tools can be successfully applied and a comprehensive approach including both zones adopted.

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Review

It is a wide-ranging and comprehensive work, with contributors considering how these connections saw the exchange not just of material goods and technologies, but also new artistic and religious ideas.--Carly Hilts "Current World Archaeology, Issue 59, 2013 "

The articles are well reasoned and well argued, and the entire corpus demands a reconsideration of established theories about social organizations and, particularly, the core-periphery model.--Cynthia Kosso"American Journal Of Archaeology" (10/01/2014)

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxbow Books
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1842174851
• ISBN 13: 9781842174852
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160