Death by Theory A Tale of Mystery and Archaeological Theory [Hardcover]

The author's droll humor helps incorporate theory within many other aspects of archaeologyCRM, field methods, the public, even issues of professionalism. Having taught archaeological theory for many years, I appreciate the revised edition, which is nicely updated to include more illustrations, concepts such as 'agency,' and new references and websites.This thoroughly updated version of an archaeological classic, featuring the fictional archaeologist Hannah Green and her shovelbum nephew, allows students to learn the basics of archaeological theory while puzzling out a mysterious turn of events.A European Neolithic burial. A large stone Venus. Nothing unusual except that it was found on an island in the Pacific Northwest. Archaeologist Hannah Green and her shovelbum nephew find themselves in a tangled web of competing interests - avaricious land owners, hungry media, and a cult of goddess worshippers - while investigating one of the finds of the century. In untangling the mystery of the Washington Venus, Hannah and Sean have to confront questions of archaeological evidence, conflicting interpretation of data, and the very nature of archaeological truths. This thoroughly updated version of an archaeological classic allows you to learn the basics of archaeological theory while puzzling out a mysterious turn of events.Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction to the New Edition Chapter 3 Chapter 1. A is for Archaeology, in which Dr. Green and Mr. Doyle Are Enlisted Chapter 4 Chapter 2. A is (also) for Artifact, in which We Learn That Sometimes a Rock Is Just a Rock Chapter 5 Chapter 3. B is for Binford, in which We Learn What's New about Archaeology Chapter 6 Chapter 4. C is for Culture Process & E is for Ethnoarchaeology, in which We Learn How the New Archeology Grew Old Chapter 7 Chapter 5. D is for Diffusion, in which Dr. Green Goes from Diffusion to Confusion Chapter 8 Chapter 6. M is for Materialism, in which We Look into the Mind of a Canl£