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Archaeology Of Urban America

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Author : Roy S. Dickens
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2014-05-19

Archaeology Of Urban America written by Roy S. Dickens and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-19 with Business & Economics categories.

Archaeology of Urban America: The Search for Pattern and Process is composed of three parts, namely, Strategies and Methods; Site Formation, Structure, and Pattern; and Artifact Analysis and Interpretation. The Strategies and Methods section centers on the general questions asked by urban archaeologists, as well as on the ways they design their research to elucidate those questions. The Site Formation, Structure, and Pattern section is generally comprised of chapters classified as ""test cases"" emphasizing the approaches, interpretation, and even direct extension of larger research designs. Lastly, the Artifact Analysis and Interpretation section deals with intersite and intrasite patterning of artifact assemblages, as well as with specific class of artifacts. This material will help stimulate a dialogue among archaeologists who have chosen the American city as their subject. This book will also be useful to urban sociologists, economists, cultural anthropologists, and historians.

The Archaeology Of Class In Urban America

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Author : Stephen A. Mrozowski
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2006-03-23

The Archaeology Of Class In Urban America written by Stephen A. Mrozowski and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-03-23 with Social Science categories.

An engaging study which looks at archaeological, documentary and environmental evidence to explore the factors determining class identity.

The Archaeology Of Gender

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Author : Diana diZerga Wall
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-06-29

The Archaeology Of Gender written by Diana diZerga Wall and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-29 with Social Science categories.

Historical archaeologists often become so involved in their potsherd patterns they seldom have time or energy left to address the broader processes responsi ble for the material culture patterns they recognize. Some ofus haveurged our colleagues to use the historical record as a springboard from which to launch hypotheses with which to better understand the behavioral and cultural pro cesses responsible for the archaeological record. Toooften, this urging has re sulted in reports designed like a sandwich, having a slice of "historical back ground," followed by a totally different "archaeological record," and closed with a weevil-ridden slice of "interpretation" of questionable nutritive value for understanding the past. The reader is often left to wonder what the archae ological meat had to do with either slice of bread, since the connection be tween the documented history and the material culture is left to the reader's imagination, and the connection between the interpretation and the other disparate parts is tenuous at best. The plethora of stale archaeological sandwiches in the literature has re sulted at the methodological level from a too-narrow focus on the specific history and archaeology ofa site and the individuals involvedon it, rather than a focus on the explanation of broader processes of culture to which the actors and events at the site-specific level responded.

The Archaeology Of American Cities

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Author : Nan A. Rothschild
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015

The Archaeology Of American Cities written by Nan A. Rothschild and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with United States categories.

"Unrivaled in scope. An essential work for urban historical archaeologists."--Adrian Praetzellis, author of Dug to Death "An engaging and astonishingly comprehensive work that reveals just how much our knowledge of America's cities and the lives of city dwellers has been enriched through urban archaeology."--Mary C. Beaudry, coeditor of Archaeologies of Mobility and Movement American cities have been built, altered, redeveloped, destroyed, reimagined, and rebuilt for nearly 300 years in order to accommodate growing and shrinking populations and their needs. Urban archaeology is a unique subfield with its own peculiar challenges and approaches to fieldwork. Understanding the social forces that influenced the development of American cities requires more than digging; it calls for the ability to extrapolate from limited data, an awareness of the dynamics that drive urban development, and theories that can build bridges to connect the two. At the forefront of this exciting field of research, Nan Rothschild and Diana Wall are well suited to introduce this fascinating topic to a broad readership. Following a brief introduction, the authors offer specific case studies of work undertaken in New York, Philadelphia, Tucson, West Oakland, and many other cities. Ideal for undergraduates, The Archaeology of American Cities utilizes the material culture of the past to highlight recurring themes that reflect distinctive characteristics of urban life in the United States.

Urban Archaeology In America

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Author : Robert L. Schuyler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982

Urban Archaeology In America written by Robert L. Schuyler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Archaeology and history categories.

Archaeology Of Southern Urban Landscapes

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Author : Amy L Young
language : en
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
Release Date : 2000-10-18

Archaeology Of Southern Urban Landscapes written by Amy L Young and has been published by University of Alabama Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-10-18 with History categories.

Amy L. Young is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Southern Mississippi. ...

The Archaeology Of Urban Landscapes

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Author : Alan James Christian Mayne
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2001-12-13

The Archaeology Of Urban Landscapes written by Alan James Christian Mayne and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-12-13 with Architecture categories.

A 2001 investigation of the historical archaeology of urban slums, including eleven case studies.

The Bioarchaeology Of Urbanization

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Author : Tracy K. Betsinger
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-11-05

The Bioarchaeology Of Urbanization written by Tracy K. Betsinger and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-05 with Social Science categories.

Urbanization has long been a focus of bioarchaeological research, but what is missing from the literature is an exploration of the geographic and temporal range of human biological, demographic, and sociocultural responses to this major shift in settlement pattern. Urbanization is characterized by increased population size and density, and is frequently assumed to produce negative biological effects. However, the relationship between urbanization and human “health” requires careful examination given the heterogeneity that exists within and between urban contexts. Studies of contemporary urbanization have found both positive and negative outcomes, which likely have parallels in past human societies. This volume is unique as there is no current bioarchaeological book addressing urbanization, despite various studies of urbanization having been conducted. Collectively, this volume provides a more holistic understanding of the relationships between urbanization and various aspects of human population health. The insight gained from this volume will provide not only a better understanding of urbanization in our past, but it will also have potential implications for those studying urbanization in contemporary communities.

Untimely Ruins

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Author : Nick Yablon
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2010-06-15

Untimely Ruins written by Nick Yablon and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-15 with Literary Criticism categories.

American ruins have become increasingly prominent, whether in discussions of “urban blight” and home foreclosures, in commemorations of 9/11, or in postapocalyptic movies. In this highly original book, Nick Yablon argues that the association between American cities and ruins dates back to a much earlier period in the nation’s history. Recovering numerous scenes of urban desolation—from failed banks, abandoned towns, and dilapidated tenements to the crumbling skyscrapers and bridges envisioned in science fiction and cartoons—Untimely Ruins challenges the myth that ruins were absent or insignificant objects in nineteenth-century America. The first book to document an American cult of the ruin, Untimely Ruins traces its deviations as well as derivations from European conventions. Unlike classical and Gothic ruins, which decayed gracefully over centuries and inspired philosophical meditations about the fate of civilizations, America’s ruins were often “untimely,” appearing unpredictably and disappearing before they could accrue an aura of age. As modern ruins of steel and iron, they stimulated critical reflections about contemporary cities, and the unfamiliar kinds of experience they enabled. Unearthing evocative sources everywhere from the archives of amateur photographers to the contents of time-capsules, Untimely Ruins exposes crucial debates about the economic, technological, and cultural transformations known as urban modernity. The result is a fascinating cultural history that uncovers fresh perspectives on the American city.

Urban Archaeology Municipal Government And Local Planning

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Author : Sherene Baugher
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-07-28

Urban Archaeology Municipal Government And Local Planning written by Sherene Baugher and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-28 with Social Science categories.

Improving the relationship between archaeology and local government represents one of the next great challenges facing archaeology –specifically archaeology done in urban settings. Not only does local government have access to powerful legal tools and policy mechanisms that can offer protection for privately owned archaeological sites, but because local government exists at the grassroots level, it is also often closer to people who have deep knowledge about the community itself, about its values, and about the local meaning of the sites most in need of protection. This partnership between archaeology and local government can also provide visibility and public programing for heritage sites. This book will explore the experiences, both positive and negative, of small and large cities globally. We have examined programs in the Commonwealth of Nations (formerly known as the British Commonwealth) and in the United States. These countries share similar perspectives on preservation and heritage, although the approaches these cities have taken to address municipal archaeology reveals considerable diversity. The case studies highlight how these innovative partnerships have developed, and explain how they function within local government. Engaging with the political sphere to advocate for and conduct archaeology requires creativity, flexibility, and the ability to develop collaborative partnerships. How these archaeological partnerships benefit the community is a vital part of the equation. Heritage and tourist benefits are discussed. Economic challenges during downturns in the economy are analyzed. The book also examines public outreach programs and the grassroots efforts to protect and preserve a community's archaeological heritage.