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Processual archaeology — (formerly the New Archaeology) is a form of archaeological theory that had its genesis in 1958 with Willey and Phillips work Method and Theory in American Archeology, in which the pair stated that American archaeology is anthropology or it is… … Wikipedia
Archaeology — For the magazine about archaeology, see Archaeology (magazine). Excavations at the site of Gran Dolina, in the Atapuerca Mountains, Spain, 2008 Archaeology, or archeology[1] (from Greek ἀρχαιολογία, archaiologia … Wikipedia
Post-processual archaeology — Postprocessual archaeology is a form of archaeological theory which is related to the broader development of postmodernism during the 1980s. Processual archaeologists had, if not a single theoretical position to unify them, then at least a common … Wikipedia
Archaeological theory — covers the debates over the practice of archaeology and the interpretation of archaeological results. There is no single theory of archaeology, and even definitions are disputed. Until the mid 20th century and the introduction of technology,… … Wikipedia
Topic outline of archaeology — Archaeology is the study of human cultures through the recovery, documentation, and analysis of material remains and environmental data, including architecture, artifacts, biofacts, human remains, and landscapes. The goals of archaeology are to… … Wikipedia
Outline of archaeology — The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to archaeology: Archaeology – study of human cultures through the recovery, documentation, and analysis of material remains and environmental data, including architecture,… … Wikipedia
Lewis Binford — Lewis Roberts Binford, Ph.D. (born 21 November 1930 [ [http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/information/biography/abcde/binford lewis.html Lewis R. Binford ] ] in Norfolk, Virginia), is an American archaeologist, known as the leader of the New Archaeology … Wikipedia
PPG 16 — Planning Policy Guidance 16: Archaeology and Planning commonly abbreviated as PPG 16, is a document produced by the British Government to advise local planning authorities on the treatment of archaeology within the planning process. It was… … Wikipedia
Michael Shanks (archaeologist) — Further information: Shanks (disambiguation) Michael Shanks (born 1959 in Newcastle upon Tyne) is a British archaeologist who has specialized in Classical archaeology and archaeological theory. He received his BA and PhD from Cambridge University … Wikipedia
Prehistoric archaeology — History is the study of the past using written records. Archaeology can also be used to study the past alongside history. Prehistoric archaeology is the study of the past before historical records began.In Western Europe the prehistoric period… … Wikipedia
