Doing Archaeology A Subject Guide for Students 1st Edition by Don Henson 0415602122 9780415602129

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ISBN 10: 0415602122 

ISBN 13: 9780415602129

Author: Don Henson

Covering archaeology from a range of angles, incorporating history, major themes, theories and methods, Doing Archaeology provides a firm grounding for anyone interested in learning more about the discipline. Throughout the book, key information is accessibly presented and important questions are answered, including: What is archaeology? How did archaeology begin? How can archaeology tell us about the past? How can archaeology tell how people use space and the landscape? How can we use the past to understand people? How do archaeology and ‘heritage’ interact? What role does archaeology play in society today? How do we practice archaeology? Drawing on the experiences of practising archaeologists, with engaging examples and studies from sites around the world, this book gives the reader a sense of what is it to study archaeology and be an archaeologist. An essential text for students studying A-Level archaeology, those considering or beginning a degree/foundation degree in archaeology, and those of all ages interested in volunteering or becoming involved in archaeological projects.

Table of contents:

Part I An overview of archaeology
1 What is archaeology?
Basic definitions
A few words about terminology
Archaeology’s friends and neighbours
Different archaeologies
What archaeology is, and is not
Why archaeology matters

2 How did archaeology begin?
Ancient interest in the past
The medieval interlude
Renaissance rebirth
Archaeology established
Archaeology matures
Modern archaeology

3 Understanding time
The properties of time
Changes in material culture
Explaining change
Culture history
Cultural evolution
Marxism
Other approaches
Conclusion

4 Understanding place
Spatial scales
Understanding past environments
Environmental archaeology
Culture contact
Settlements in the landscape
Understanding single sites
On-site patterning
Personal and family spaces
Conclusion

5 Understanding people
Who are people?
New Archaeology
Marxism again
Ethnography in prehistory
Culture and ethnicity
Gender and identity
Agency and the individual
Thinking ourselves into the past
Conclusion

6 Where archaeologists work
National organisations
Archaeological field units and trusts
Local authorities
Museums
Universities and colleges
Other employment
Local societies and independents
Metal-detecting clubs
Community projects
Who are archaeologists?

7 Which pasts do we study?
Palaeoanthropology
Prehistory
Ancient and classical archaeology
Medieval archaeology
Archaeology of the modern era

Part II Archaeology in its wider context
8 World archaeology
International agreements
The Hague Convention 1954
The New Delhi recommendations 1956
The Cultural Property Convention 1970
The World Heritage Convention 1972
The Underwater Heritage Convention 2001
The Athens Charter 1931, and the Venice Charter 1964
The Lausanne Charter 1990
The Ename Charter 2008
The Convention on Stolen or Illegally Exported Cultural Objects 1995
The London Convention 1969, and the Valletta Convention 1992
A convention on architecture (Granada) 1985
The Faro Convention 1995
Anti-colonial reactions in archaeology
International archaeology
British archaeologists abroad
What makes British archaeology different?
Academic archaeology
Role of the state
Who can do archaeology?
Culture history
Dislike of theory
Nationalism
Hierarchy

9 Archaeology’s value
Statements of value
Why people like the past
The past as physical object
The role of archaeologists
The only way is ethics

10 Archaeology as part of heritage
Heritage processes
Archaeologists as gatekeepers
The hierarchy of heritage

11 Some key debates in archaeology
Debates within archaeology
Britain in the Roman Empire
Anglo-Saxon conquest and migration
Viking raiders and settlers in Britain
The Indo-European problem
Mousterian mystery
The first human settlers
The great divide in archaeological theory
Stop Taking Our Past (STOP)!
Debates between archaeologists and others
The effects of nationalism on archaeology
Looting of underwater wrecks
Repatriation of archaeological finds
Treatment of human remains
Pseudo-archaeology

12 Activist archaeology
Politics and archaeology
Utilitarian activism
Democratic activism
Dogmatic activism
Methodological activism
Conclusion

Part III Do it, study it, enjoy it
13 How to do archaeology
Finding sites
Recovering and recording evidence
Analysis
Dating
Interpretation (1)
Storing finds
Caring for and protecting remains
Interpretation (2)
Teaching
Public engagement
Publication

14 Studying archaeology
A-level Archaeology
Unit 1: the archaeology of religion and ritual
Unit 2: archaeological skills and methods
Unit 3: world archaeology
Unit 4: an archaeological investigation
Archaeology at university
Other ways to study
Archaeology on TV
Other sources of information about archaeology
Archaeological societies

15 Archaeology is fun
Doing a degree
Doing research
Working in archaeology
Teaching
Fieldwork
The surreal, the weird and the frightening
The rewards
Conclusion

Resources
Key organisations
AQA
Archaeology Scotland
Council for British Archaeology
Institute for Archaeologists
Young Archaeologists’ Club
Organisations outside the United Kingdom
Useful websites
Archaeological Box
Archaeological tools
Archaeology: an introduction
Archaeology coursebook
Archnews
Bad archaeology
BAJR (The British Archaeological Jobs Resource)
BBC
Chronicle
Current Archaeology
Digital Digging
Explorator
Fieldwork opportunities
Heritage Daily
Local societies
Megalithic Portal
Past Horizons
Postgraduate courses
Time Team
Undergraduate courses
Other UK websites
Some websites from other countries
Social media
A final word
Mobile device apps

Selected reading
General guides
What is archaeology?
How did archaeology begin?
Understanding time
Understanding place
Understanding people
Where archaeologists work
Which pasts do we study?
World archaeology
Archaeology’s value
Archaeology as part of heritage
Some key debates in archaeology
Activist archaeology
How to do archaeology
Studying archaeology

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