Reading the Past by Ian Hodder

Reading the Past by Ian Hodder

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ISBN: 9780521528849

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 3rd edition (December 4, 2003)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 312 pages


The third edition of this classic introduction to archaeological theory and method has been fully updated to address the rapid development of theoretical debate throughout the discipline. Ian Hodder and Scott Hutson argue that archaeologists must consider a variety of perspectives in the complex and uncertain task of "translating the meaning of past texts into their own contemporary language". While remaining centered on the importance of meaning, agency and history, the authors explore the latest developments in post-structuralism, neo-evolutionary theory and phenomenology.