After modernity : archaeological approaches to the contemporary past / Rodney Harrison and John Schofield.

Author/creator Harrison, Rodney, 1974-
Other author Schofield, A. J. (Arthur John), 1962-
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Descriptionx, 328 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
Subjects

Contents Surveying the field : the development of an archaeology of the recent and contemporary past. A disciplinary (pre)history ; Field methods ; Working across disciplines ; Theory and politics -- Archaeological approaches to late modern societies. Artefacts ; Sites ; Landscape ; Non-places and virtual worlds ; Discussion and conclusion.
Abstract The authors explore how archaeology can inform the study of our own society and other late-modern societies through detailed case studies and a summary of the existing literature. They draw together cross-disciplinary perspectives, and develop a new agenda for the study of the materiality of contemporary societies.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [289]-316) and index.
LCCN 2010282674
ISBN9780199548088 (pbk.)
ISBN0199548080 (pbk.)
ISBN9780199548071 (hbk.)
ISBN0199548072 (hbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks CC72 .H37 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold