Orser, Charles E.

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What's this all about, anyway?: thinking in archaeology -- It all seems so sciencey: archaeology, science, and history -- Those pesky facts: understanding historical facts -- If p ... then what?: archaeological thinking and logic -- Is that chair really a chair?: analogy and arc…

In Archaeological Thinking, Charles E. Orser Jr., provides a commonsense guide to applying critical thinking skills to archaeological questions and evidence. Rather than critiquing and debunking specific cases of pseudo-archaeology or concentrating on archaeological theory, Orse…

How do archaeologists think? How do they use the scattered and often-fragmentary remains from the past--both historical and excavated--to create meaningful, sensible interpretations of human history? In Archaeological Thinking, Charles E. Orser Jr., provides a commonsense guide …

This readable introduction to historical archaeology focuses on modern history in all its fascinating regional, cultural, and ethnic diversity. Accessibly covering key methods and concepts, including fundamental theories and principles, the history of the field, and basic defini…