North American archaeology

Description:

This volume offers a rich and informative introduction to North American archaeology for all those interested in the history and culture of North American natives. Organized around central topics and debates within the discipline. Illustrated with case studies based on the lives of real people, to emphasize human agency, cultural practice, the body, issues of inequality, and the politics of archaeological practice. Highlights current understandings of cultural and historical processes in North America and situates these understandings within a global perspective.

subjects: Excavations (Archaeology),  Social archaeology,  Archaeology,  Indians of North America,  Antiquities,  North america, antiquities,  North america - history - general & miscellaneous,  North america - antiquities,  Excavations - u.s. - archaeology,  United states history - general & miscellaneous,  Native north american peoples - anthropology & archaeology,  North america - archaeology,  Arc