The Anthropology of Hunter-Gatherers - Key Themes for Archaeologists

Zusatztext The nature and format of the book would certainly lend itself to being an introductory text for early-stage researchers. Students new to hunter-gatherer archaeology will welcome this book as a simple access point to the vast body of anthropological literature on modern and recent hunter-gatherer communities. Informationen zum Autor Vicki Cummings is Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Central Lancashire! UK. Klappentext A study into the anthropological debates surrounding hunter-gatherers! explored through archaeological case studies. The overarching theme throughout the volume is the use of ethnographic analogy! and how archaeologists should be critical in its use. A basic introduction to key debates in the study of hunter-gatherers, specifically from an anthropological perspective, but designed for an archaeological readership. Zusammenfassung This book provides a basic introduction to key debates in the study of hunter-gatherers, specifically from an anthropological perspective, but designed for an archaeological audience. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: Why the Study of Modern Hunter-gatherers Can Help Us Understand the Past Making a Living: Hunter-gatherer Subsistence Moving on Up: Mobility and Settlement Society and Social OrganisationBelief SystemsLandscapeMaterial Culture and ExchangeConclusionsBibliographyIndex

Product details

• Authors: Vicki Cummings, Cummings Vicki, Vicki Cummins
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.02.2013
• EAN: 9781780932026
• ISBN: 978-1-78093-202-6
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Debates in Archaeology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; Geschichte, Archäologie, HISTORY / General, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, Archaeology / Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions, Archaeology