An introduction to Marxist theory as it applies to archaeology. It explores long-term historical change and cultural evolution, and advocates a dialectical and historical approach to the study of the past.

A Marxist Archaeology

History

McGuire, Randall H.

Ancient Civilizations

Academic Pr

Death, Society, And Ideology In A Hohokam Community

Americas

Routledge

This book develops a theory and framework to describe how archaeology can contribute to a more humane world. Recognizing that archaeology is an inherently political activity, Randall H. McGuire builds on the history of archaeological theory and Marxist dialectical theory to point out how archaeologists can use their craft to evaluate interpretations of the real world, construct meaningful histories for communities, and challenge the persistent legacies of colonialism and class struggle. McGuire bases his discussion on his own extensive fieldwork in the United States and Mexico, citing fascinating case studies to develop the idea of archaeology as a class-based endeavor.

Archaeology as Political Action (California Series in Public Anthropology)

Business & Money

Economics

University of California Press

<p>McGuire (archaeology, State U. of New York, Binghamton) argues that prehistoric burials, far from reflecting social structure, are ideological statements that may in fact mask power relations and social structure. He bases his study on 200 burials near Phoenix, Arizona, A.D. 725-1100. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.</p>

Death, Society, And Ideology In A Hohokam Community (Investigations in American Archaeology)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Westview Press

<p>Marxism is a rich intellectual tradition that offers archaeologists a way around many of the seemingly irresolvable theoretical oppositions that beset us and as such deserves a place in the theoretical and substantive debates in archaeology. This introduction to Marxist theory as it applies to archaeology explores long-term historical change and cultural evolution, and advocates a dialectical and historical approach to the study of the past. The book was originally published by Academic Press in 1992 but this affordable paperback edition features an extensive new introduction by the author.</p>

Philosophy

Percheron Press/Eliot Werner Publications

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