Anthropology, Archaeology, Ancient History, Civilization - History, Archaeology
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Overview
Twelve papers of theoretical archaeology explore the uses of mortuary ritual in the construction of the remembrance of the past. Presented by Williams (archaeology and history, Cardiff U., UK), the papers examine a range of societies from Neolithic era to the 20th century. Practices discussed include monument building, the provision of grave goods, ritual sacrifice, the use of place and space, and the role of archaeology itself in the construction of social memory. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, ORSynopsis
Twelve papers of theoretical archaeology explore the uses of mortuary ritual in the construction of the remembrance of the past. Presented by Williams (archaeology and history, Cardiff U., UK), the papers examine a range of societies from Neolithic era to the 20th century. Practices discussed include monument building, the provision of grave goods, ritual sacrifice, the use of place and space, and the role of archaeology itself in the construction of social memory. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Details
Published
December 1, 2002
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Pages
324
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780306474514