Archaeological Theory in the New Millennium: Introducing Current Perspectives

. T. Harris is Associate Professor of Archaeology in the School of Archaeology and Ancient History, University of Leicester, UK.Craig N. About the AuthorOliver J. Cipolla is Associate Curator of North American Archaeology, Royal Ontario Museum, Canada

Oliver J. . T. Harris is Associate Professor of Archaeology in the School of Archaeology and Ancient History, University of Leicester, UK.Craig N. Cipolla is Associate Curator of North American Archaeology, Royal Ontario Museum, Canada

Bringing together different strands of global archaeological theory and placing them in dialogue, the book explores the similarities and differences between different contemporary trends in theory while also highlighting potential strengths and weaknesses of different approaches. It charts the emergence of the new emphasis on relations as well as engaging with other current theoretical trends and the thinkers archaeologists regularly employ. Written in a way to maximise its accessibility, in direct contrast to many of the sources on which it draws, Archaeological Theory in the New Millennium is an essential guide to cutting-edge theory for students and for professionals wishing to reacquaint themselves with this field.. Archaeological Theory in the New Millennium provides an account of the changing world of