Archaeology and Women draws together from a variety of angles work currently being done within a contemporary framework on women in archaeology. One section of this collection of original articles add
This volume is a set of a dozen case studies of innovative programs designed to attract the public to both archaeological sites and exhibits of archaeological artifacts. Papers deal with general issue
This groundbreaking book explores the revolution in New Zealand museums that is influencing the care and exhibition of indigenous objects worldwide. Drawing on practical examples and research in all k
People seeking psychiatric healing choose from an almost dizzying array of therapies?from the medicated mud packs of Ayurveda, to the pharmacopeia of Western biomedicine, to the spiritual pathways of
Archaeology and Women draws together from a variety of angles work currently being done within a contemporary framework on women in archaeology. One section of this collection of original articles add
The editors of the third edition of the seminal textbook Understanding and Applying Medical Anthropology bring it completely up to date for both instructors and students. The collection of 49 readings
Both born to power and wealth, raised by courtiers, lived lives of aristocrats and landowners, but in poor health and with uncertain futures. Though they lived over 3000 years apart, the lives of Egyp
This innovative volume challenges contemporary views on material culture by exploring the relationship between wrapping materials and practices and the objects, bodies, and places that define them. U
People seeking psychiatric healing choose from an almost dizzying array of therapies—from the medicated mud packs of Ayurveda, to the pharmacopeia of Western biomedicine, to the spiritual pathways of
The common feature of landscape archaeology is its diversity ? of method, field location, disciplinary influences and contemporary voices. The contributors to this volume take advantage of these many
Humans are good at making war?and much less successful at making peace. Genocide, torture, slavery, and other crimes against humanity are gross violations of human rights that are frequently perpetrat
Humans are good at making war?and much less successful at making peace. Genocide, torture, slavery, and other crimes against humanity are gross violations of human rights that are frequently perpetrat
Planners, conservators and archaeologists have come to understand that sites are complex, diverse in regional traditions, and often in conflict with contemporary intentions and uses. This collection o
The waters of Latin America and the Caribbean are rich with archaeological sites, including coastal settlements, defensive forts, freshwater sources, fishing-related activities, navigational aids, anc
This collection of essays highlights the work of archaeologist David Lewis-Williams and his theories on the shamanic nature of San rock art found in South Africa. Contributors from Africa, Europe, and
"Life and Death Matters represents socially aware, well informed, relevant and humane anthropology at its best. With deep expertise and a readily accessible style authors use case-specific experience
Johnston (anthropology, Michigan State U.) presents a revised and updated edition of a collection that explores interconnected issues of human rights, environmental quality, and social justice through
This volume is an extensive collection of chapters discussing Folsom artifacts and sites, as well as innovative experiments undertaken to understand Folsom technology and lifeways. It is a unique volu
The public’s fascination with archaeology has meant that archaeologists have had to deal with media more regularly than other scholarly disciplines. How archaeologists communicate their research to th
The public’s fascination with archaeology has meant that archaeologists have had to deal with media more regularly than other scholarly disciplines. How archaeologists communicate their research to th
The Pyrenees are the focus of this micro study of the interaction among the environment, indigenous societies and outside developers and governments. Vaccaro (anthropology and environment, McGill Univ
A witch's curse, an imperialist conspiracy, a racist plot—HIV/AIDS is a catastrophic health crisis with complex cultural dimensions. From small villages to the international system, explanations of wh
A witch's curse, an imperialist conspiracy, a racist plot?HIV/AIDS is a catastrophic health crisis with complex cultural dimensions. From small villages to the international system, explanations of wh
"This concise, accessible introduction to understanding agricultural chemicals and public health combines a broad synthesis on a global scale with rich ethnographic narratives on a human scale. Drawin
This accessible, concise introduction to understanding agricultural chemicals and public health combines a broad, global synthesis of the issue with rich ethnographic narratives that offer practical l
This volume tackles the fundamental and broad-scale questions concerning the spread of early animal herding from its origins in the Near East into Europe beginning in the mid-10th millennium BC. Origi
Rob Sands explores the evidence left by the use of axes on wooden beams and tools found in waterlogged archaeological sites dating over 2000 years old. A toolmark can not only inform the archaeologis
Fifteen international academics and researchers contribute 13 chapters exploring the cultural diversity of South and Central Asia, the history and current conditions that threaten the region's indigen
Drawing from those presented at a December 2003 conference, these 23 papers focus primarily on the archaeobotanical evidence provided by research in early Neolithic crop-based agriculture. Convinced t
This book presents a much-needed review of commercial closures for bottles and jars used in America prior to World War II. Archaeological attention to commercial closures has been rather limited. This
This book presents a much-needed review of commercial closures for bottles and jars used in America prior to World War II. Archaeological attention to commercial closures has been rather limited. This
Archaeologists are synonymous with artifacts. With artifacts we construct stories concerning past lives and livelihoods, yet we rarely write of deeply personal encounters, of the way the lives of obje
Archaeologists are synonymous with artifacts. With artifacts we construct stories concerning past lives and livelihoods, yet we rarely write of deeply personal encounters, of the way the lives of obje
Gubrium and Harper describe how visual and digital methodologies can contribute to a participatory, public-engaged ethnography. These methods can change the traditional relationship between academic r
This plenary volume from the Sixth International Congress on Qualitative Inquiry (2010) highlights the variety of roles played by qualitative researchers in addressing global communities in crisis. It
Advocating for an activist type of qualitative inquiry, Denzin (communications, sociology, and humanities, U. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) and Giardina (sport management, Florida State U.) draw toge
