Reading the Past Current Approaches to Interpretation in Archaeology [Paperback]

A third edition of this classic introduction to archaeological theory and method.The third edition of this classic introduction to archaeological theory and method has been fully updated to address the burgeoning of theoretical debate throughout the discipline. Ian Hodder and Scott Hutson argue that archaeologists must bring to bear a variety of perspectives in the complex and uncertain task of 'translating the meaning of past texts into their own contemporary language'. While remaining centred on the importance of meaning, agency and history, the authors explore cutting-edge developments in areas such post-structuralism, neo-evolutionary theory and phenomenology.The third edition of this classic introduction to archaeological theory and method has been fully updated to address the burgeoning of theoretical debate throughout the discipline. Ian Hodder and Scott Hutson argue that archaeologists must bring to bear a variety of perspectives in the complex and uncertain task of 'translating the meaning of past texts into their own contemporary language'. While remaining centred on the importance of meaning, agency and history, the authors explore cutting-edge developments in areas such post-structuralism, neo-evolutionary theory and phenomenology.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. Previous Edition Hb (1991): 0-521-40142-9 Previous Edition Pb (1991): 0-521-40957-8Preface to the third edition; 1. The problem; 2. Processual and syslÓ$