Mutualist Archaeology

Mutualist Archaeology proposes that the theory of mutualism can transform archaeology from what some to consider to be a discipline in crisis.

List of contents

Part 1 Theory 1. Mutualism, the Human Condition, and Archaeological Practice 2. The Philosophical Roots of Mutualism 3. Economic and Biological Mutualism 4. Mutualism in Anthropology 5. Mutual Aid Part 2 Practice 6. Interpreting the North American Fur Trade as Mutualist Practice 7. Indigenous Intercultural Mutualism 8. Mutualism in Contemporary Archaeology

About the author

Charles E. Orser Jr., Adjunct Professor in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University, is an anthropological historical archaeologist. His two most recent books are An Archaeology of the English Atlantic World, 1600-1700 and Living Ceramics, Storied Ground: A History of African American Archaeology. He is also the founder and editor of the International Journal of Historical Archaeology. His research interests include social inequality, unfree labor, and poverty.

Summary

Mutualist Archaeology proposes that the theory of mutualism can transform archaeology from what some to consider to be a discipline in crisis.

Product details

• Authors: Charles E. Orser Jr.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032603285
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3260328-5
• No. of pages: 216
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Archaeology by period / region, Prehistoric archaeology, Archaeological Theory