Behavioral Archaeology: Principles and Practice (Equinox Handbooks in Anthropological Archaeology) - Softcover

Schiffer, Michael B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845532880 ISBN 13: 9781845532888

Publisher: Routledge, 2010

Synopsis

Behavioral archaeology offers a way of examining the past by highlighting human engagement with the material culture of the time. 'Behavioral Archaeology: Principles and Practice' offers a broad overview of the methods and theories used in this approach to archaeology. Opening with an overview of the history and key concepts, the book goes on to systematically cover both principles and practice: the philosophy of science and the scientific method; artifacts and human behavior; archaeological inference; formation processes of the archaeological record; technological change; behavioral change; and ritual and religion. Detailed case studies show the relevance of behavioral method and theory to the wider field of archaeological studies. The book will be invaluable to students of archaeology and anthropology.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael Brian Schiffer is the Fred A. Riecker Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at the University of Arizona, where he has taught since 1975. His interests include archaeological method and theory, behavioral change, technological change, ceramic technology, history of electrical and electronic technologies.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1845532880
• ISBN 13: 9781845532888
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 232