
The Oxford Handbook Of The Archaeology Of Death And Burial Reviews The Current State Of Mortuary Archaeology And Its Practice, Highlighting Its Often Contentious Place In The Modern Socio-politics Of Archaeology. It Contains Forty-four Chapters Which Focus On The History Of The Discipline And Its Current Scientific Techniques And Methods. Written By Leading, International Scholars In The Field, It Derives Its Examples And Case Studies From A Wide Range Of Time Periods, Such As The Middle Palaeolithic To The Twentieth Century, And Geographical Areas Which Include Europe, North And South America, Africa, And Asia. Combining Up-to-date Knowledge Of Relevant Archaeological Research With Critical Assessments Of The Theme And An Evaluation Of Future Research Trajectories, It Draws Attention To The Social, Symbolic, And Theoretical Aspects Of Interpreting Mortuary Archaeology. The Volume Is Well-illustrated With Maps, Plans, Photographs, And Illustrations And Is Ideally Suited For Students And Researchers.
This volume investigates the current state of mortuary archaeology and its complex role within modern socio-political frameworks. Editors Liv Nilsson Stutz and Sarah Tarlow curate contributions from leading international scholars to synthesize the history, scientific methodologies, and theoretical interpretations of death and burial practices. The text provides a critical assessment of how researchers interpret mortuary evidence across diverse cultural and temporal contexts.
What You Will Find
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Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for students and professionals in the field of archaeology. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the comprehensive nature of the international research presented.
Page Count:
872
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191650382
ISBN-13:
9780191650383
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