Methodological Issues in Indian Archaeology
Author: K. Paddayya
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Published: 2017
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9788173055805
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Methodological Issues in Mountain Research
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Published: 2003
Total Pages: 310
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKContributed papers presented at a workshop held during November 11-16, 2002 and sponsored by Unesco and co-sponsored by Mountain Research Initiative, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development.
Between Artifacts and Texts
Author: Anders Andrén
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-06-29
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 1475794096
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the first truly global survey of the relationship between artifacts and texts from historiographical, methodological, and analytical perspectives. It analyzes the crucial relationship between material culture and writing in ancient societies, employing examples from twelve major disciplines in historical archaeology and summarizing their role in five global methodological approaches. It is valuable reading for advanced (under/post) graduate students, and instructors in any historical archaeological subject.
Unit Issues in Archaeology
Author: Ann Felice Ramenofsky
Publisher: University of Utah Press
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9780874805482
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume emphasizes one aspect of scientific method: units of measure and their construction as applied to archaeology. Attributes, artifact classes, locational designations, temporal periods, sampling universes, culture stages, and geographic regions are all examples of constructed units.
Indian Archaeology in Retrospect: Archaeology and interactive disciplines
Author: S. Settar
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Published: 2002
Total Pages: 536
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Indian Archaeology In Retrospect Attempts To Take Stock Of The Progress Made In The Field Of South Asian Archaeology, Especially During The Latter Half Of The Twentieth Century. Fifty -Nine Papers, Spread Over Four Volumes, Are Contributed By A Team Of Scholars, Well-Known In The Areas Of Their Specialization.
The Concept of Bharatavarsha and Other Essays
Author: B. D. Chattopadhyaya
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 2018-08-23
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 1438471769
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis collection explores what may be called the idea of India in ancient times. Its undeclared objective is to identify key concepts which show early Indian civilization as distinct and differently oriented from other formations. The essays focus on ancient Indian texts within a variety of genres. They identify certain key terms—such as janapada, desa, varṇa, dharma, bhāva—in their empirical contexts to suggest that neither the ideas embedded in these terms nor the idea of Bharatavarsha as a whole are "given entities," but that they evolved historically. Professor Chattopadhyaya examines these texts to unveil historical processes. Without denying comparative history, he stresses that the internal dynamics of a society are best decoded via its own texts. His approach bears very effectively on understanding ongoing interactions between India's "Great Tradition" and "Little Traditions." As a whole, this book is critical of the notion of overarching Indian unity in the ancient period. It punctures the retrospective thrust of hegemonic nationalism as an ideology that has obscured the diverse textures of Indian civilization. Renowned for his scholarship on the ancient Indian past, Professor Chattopadhyaya's latest collection only consolidates his high international reputation.
Routledge Handbook of the Archaeology of Indigenous-Colonial Interaction in the Americas
Author: Lee M. Panich
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2021-07-19
Total Pages: 697
ISBN-13: 1000403610
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Routledge Handbook of the Archaeology of Indigenous-Colonial Interaction in the Americas brings together scholars from across the hemisphere to examine how archaeology can highlight the myriad ways that Indigenous people have negotiated colonial systems from the fifteenth century through to today. The contributions offer a comprehensive look at where the archaeology of colonialism has been and where it is heading. Geographically diverse case studies highlight longstanding theoretical and methodological issues as well as emerging topics in the field. The organization of chapters by key issues and topics, rather than by geography, fosters exploration of the commonalities and contrasts between historical contingencies and scholarly interpretations. Throughout the volume, Indigenous and non-Indigenous contributors grapple with the continued colonial nature of archaeology and highlight Native perspectives on the potential of using archaeology to remember and tell colonial histories. This volume is the ideal starting point for students interested in how archaeology can illuminate Indigenous agency in colonial settings. Professionals, including academic and cultural resource management archaeologists, will find it a convenient reference for a range of topics related to the archaeology of colonialism in the Americas.
The Lower to Middle Palaeolithic Transition in Northwestern Europe
Author: Ann Van Baelen
Publisher: Leuven University Press
Published: 2017-10-17
Total Pages: 243
ISBN-13: 9462700982
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA well‐preserved early Middle Palaeolithic site set against a wider northwestern European context The shift from Lower to Middle Palaeolithic in northwestern Europe (dated to around 300,000–250,000 years ago) remains poorly understood and underexplored compared to more recent archaeological transitions. During this period, stone tool technologies underwent significant changes but the limited number of known sites and the general low spatio‐temporal resolution of the archaeological record in many cases has impeded detailed behavioural inferences. Brickyard‐quarrying activities at Kesselt‐Op de Schans (Limburg, Belgium) led to the discovery and excavation of a well‐preserved early Middle Palaeolithic level buried beneath a 10 m thick loess-palaeosol sequence. The present volume offers a comprehensive report on the site, dated to around 280,000 years ago, set against a wider northwestern European context. An in‐depth study of the lithic assemblage, including an extensive refitting analysis, provides detailed information on the technological behaviour of prehistoric hominins in the Meuse basin during this crucial time period. Contributors: Jozef J. Hus (Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium), Frank Lehmkuhl (RWTH Aachen University), Erik P.M. Meijs (ArcheoGeoLab), Philipp Schulte (RWTH Aachen University), Ann Van Baelen (KU Leuven and University of Cambridge), Philip Van Peer (KU Leuven), Joerg Zens (RWTH Aachen University)
Indian Civilization: the Formative Period
Author: Subhash Chandra Malik
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Published: 1968
Total Pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9788120803282
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBook deals with the anthroplogy and culture of ancient India and the surviving archaeological evidence.
Ancient Pakistan - An Archaeological History
Author: Mukhtar Ahmed
Publisher: Amazon
Published: 2014-10-15
Total Pages: 480
ISBN-13: 1495941302
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is the second volume of a much larger project, Ancient Pakistan - An Archaelogical History, which deals with the prehistory of Pakistan from the Stone Age to the end of the Indus Civilization ca. 1500 BC. This particular volume, A Prelude to Civilization, is concerned with the beginning of agriculture, sedentary living and the emergence of village farming communities in the Greater Indus Valley, leaving the reader at the threshold of the Harappan Civilization. The material is generously illustrated with a large number of maps, tables, drawings, and photographs. A comprehensive bibliography is provided for those who want to dig deeper into the subject.
