Advances in Archaeological Method and Theory.
Advances in Archaeological Method and Theory.
"In this concise, friendly textbook, Patricia Urban and Edward Schortman teach the basics of archaeological theory, making explicit the crucial link between theory and the actual conduct of archaeological research. The first half of the text addresses the general nature of theor…
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Figures and Tables -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- CHAPTER 1: Theory, Perception, and Explanation: World Views and Science -- Introduction -- The Power of World Views -- Evaluating World Views -- The Lim…
"In this concise, friendly textbook, Patricia Urban and Edward Schortman teach the basics of archaeological theory, making explicit the crucial link between theory and the actual conduct of archaeological research. The first half of the text addresses the general nature of theor…
Many students view archaeological theory as a subject distinct from field research. This division is reinforced by the way theory is taught, often in stand-alone courses that focus more on logic and reasoning than on the application of ideas to fieldwork. Divorcing thought from …
'In this concise, friendly textbook, Patricia Urban and Edward Schortman teach the basics of archaeological theory, making explicit the crucial link between theory and the actual conduct of archaeological research. The first half of the text addresses the general nature of theor…
