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Lucas, Gavin, 1965-

Understanding the archaeological record / Gavin Lucas. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012. - xiv, 306 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The trouble with theory -- The total record -- Formation theory -- Materialized culture -- Archaeological entities -- Archaeological interventions -- A 'new' social archaeology?

"This book explores the diverse understandings of the archaeological record in both historical and contemporary perspective, while also serving as a guide to reassessing current views. Gavin Lucas argues that archaeological theory has become both too fragmented and disconnected from the particular nature of archaeological evidence. The book examines three ways of understanding the archaeological record - as historical sources, through formation theory, and as material culture - then reveals ways to connect these three domains through a reconsideration of archaeological entities and archaeological practice. Ultimately, Lucas calls for a rethinking of the nature of the archaeological record and the kind of history and narratives written from it"--

ISBN: 9781107010260 (hardback) 1107010268 (hardback) 9780521279697 (pbk.) 0521279690 (pbk.)

Standard No.: 40020606698

LCCN: ^^2011033628

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015894933 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Archaeology--Philosophy
Archaeology--Methodology
History--Sources
Ontology
Antiquities
Material culture
Social archaeology
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology.
Archäologie
Befund

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Sources
Sources.

LC Class. No.: CC72 / .L83 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 930.1