Problems in Neolithic Archaeology is a notable contribution to the debate about how we can write prehistory. Drawing on both processual and post-processual approaches, it reaffirms the central role of theory and interpretation while accepting as permanent the uncertainty which makes the testing of archaeological hypotheses difficult or even impossible. Dr Whittle asserts in particular the need for greater self-confidence and for the formulation of new theory and questions more appropriate to the archaeological record. The book's specific strength lies, however, in a close contextual study of the Neolithic period in western and central Europe. In this respect it provides an admirable complement to his textbook Neolithic Europe.
| ISBN: | 9780521103893 |
| Publication date: | 11th December 2008 |
| Author: | Alasdair Whittle |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 248 pages |
| Series: | New Studies in Archaeology |
| Genres: |
Archaeology by period / region |
Problems in Neolithic Archaeology is a notable contribution to the debate about how we can write prehistory. Drawing on both processual and post-processual approaches, it reaffirms the central role of theory and interpretation while accepting as permanent the uncertainty which makes the testing of archaeological hypotheses difficult or even impossible. Dr Whittle asserts in particular the need for greater self-confidence and for the formulation of new theory and questions more appropriate to the archaeological record. The book's specific strength lies, however, in a close contextual study of the Neolithic period in western and central Europe. In this respect it provides an admirable complement to his textbook Neolithic Europe.
Problems in Neolithic Archaeology features in the following genres: Archaeology by period / region
Problems in Neolithic Archaeology is available in Paperback
Problems in Neolithic Archaeology was written by Alasdair Whittle and published by Cambridge University Press
Problems in Neolithic Archaeology has 248 pages
Yes it is part of New Studies in Archaeology series
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