Archaeology and its discontents : why archaeology matters / John C. Barrett.

Archaeology and its Discontents examines the state of archaeology today and its development throughout the twentieth century, making a powerful case for new approaches. Surveying the themes of twentieth-century archaeological theory, Barrett looks at their successes, limitations, and failures. Seein...

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Uniform Title:Themes in archaeology.
Main Author: Barrett, John C. (Author)
Language:English
Published: London ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021.
Series:Themes in archaeology.
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Physical Description:x, 169 pages : illustrations (black and white ), maps ; 24 cm.
Format: Book

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