Information Modelling For Archaeology And Anthropology
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Information Modelling For Archaeology And Anthropology
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Author : Cesar Gonzalez-Perez
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-01-17
Information Modelling For Archaeology And Anthropology written by Cesar Gonzalez-Perez and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-17 with Computers categories.
This unique text/reference reviews the key principles and techniques in conceptual modelling which are of relevance to specialists in the field of cultural heritage. Information modelling tasks are a vital aspect of work and study in such disciplines as archaeology, anthropology, history, and architecture. Yet the concepts and methods behind information modelling are rarely covered by the training in cultural heritage-related fields. With the increasing popularity of the digital humanities, and the rapidly growing need to manage large and complex datasets, the importance of information modelling in cultural heritage is greater than ever before. To address this need, this book serves in the place of a course on software engineering, assuming no previous knowledge of the field. Topics and features: Presents a general philosophical introduction to conceptual modelling Introduces the basics of conceptual modelling, using the ConML language as an infrastructure Reviews advanced modelling techniques relating to issues of vagueness, temporality and subjectivity, in addition to such topics as metainformation and feature redefinition Proposes an ontology for cultural heritage supported by the Cultural Heritage Abstract Reference Model (CHARM), to enable the easy construction of conceptual models Describes various usage scenarios and applications of cultural heritage modelling, offering practical tips on how to use different techniques to solve real-world problems This interdisciplinary work is an essential primer for tutors and students (at both undergraduate and graduate level) in any area related to cultural heritage, including archaeology, anthropology, art, history, architecture, or literature. Cultural heritage managers, researchers, and professionals will also find this to be a valuable reference, as will anyone involved in database design, data management, or the conceptualization of cultural heritage in general. Dr. Cesar Gonzalez-Perez is a Staff Scientist at the Institute of Heritage Sciences (Incipit), within the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Nonlinear Models For Archaeology And Anthropology
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Author : William W. Baden
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-12-05
Nonlinear Models For Archaeology And Anthropology written by William W. Baden and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-05 with Social Science categories.
The dominant social theory used by archaeologists has tended to focus on either small scale agency or large-scale cultural patterns and processes of change. The authors of this volume argue that archaeologists should use nonlinear models to more accurately model the connections between scales of analysis, and show how micro-scale variation can lead to macro-scale cultural change. This work examines the applications of nonlinear systems models within archaeology and evaluates the range of approaches currently encompassed within Complexity Theory.
Integrating Qualitative And Social Science Factors In Archaeological Modelling
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Author : Mehdi Saqalli
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-07-04
Integrating Qualitative And Social Science Factors In Archaeological Modelling written by Mehdi Saqalli and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-04 with Social Science categories.
This book covers the methodological, epistemological and practical issues of integrating qualitative and socio-anthropological factors into archaeological modeling. This text fills the gap between conceptual modeling (which usually relies on narratives describing the life of a past community) and formalized/computer-based modeling which are usually environmentally-determined. Methods combining both environmental and social issues through niche and agent-based modeling are presented. These methods help to translate data from paleo-environmental and archaeological society life cycles (such as climate and landscape changes) into the local spatial scale. The epistemological discussions will appeal to readers as well as the resilience socio-anthropological factors provide facing climatic fluctuations. Integrating Qualitative and Social Science Factors in Archaeological Modelling will appeal to students and researchers in the field.
Nonlinear Models For Archaeology And Anthropology
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Author : Christopher Stockard Beekman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Nonlinear Models For Archaeology And Anthropology written by Christopher Stockard Beekman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.
Nonlinear Models For Archaeology And Anthropology
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Author : Christopher Stockard Beekman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Nonlinear Models For Archaeology And Anthropology written by Christopher Stockard Beekman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.
Anthropology Space And Geographic Information Systems
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Author : Mark Aldenderfer
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1996-07-18
Anthropology Space And Geographic Information Systems written by Mark Aldenderfer and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-07-18 with Social Science categories.
Major advances in the use of geographic information systems have been made in both anthropology and archaeology. Yet there are few published discussions of these new applications and their use in solving complex problems. This book explores these techniques, showing how they have been successfully deployed to pursue research previously considered too difficult--or impossible--to undertake. Among the projects described here are studies of land degradation in the Peruvian Amazon, settlement patterns in the Pacific northwest, ethnic distribution within the Los Angeles garment industry, and prehistoric sociopolitical development among the Anasazi. Following an introduction that discusses the theory of geographic information systems in relation to anthropological inquiry, the book is divided into sections demonstrating actual applications in cultural anthropology, archaeology, paleoanthropology, and physical anthropology. The work will be of much interest within all these communities.
Archaeology And Anthropology
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Author : David Shankland
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-05-18
Archaeology And Anthropology written by David Shankland and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-18 with Social Science categories.
Though archaeologists have long acknowledged the work of social anthropologists, anthropologists have been much less eager to repay the compliment. This volume argues that the time has come to recognise the insights archaeological approaches can bring to anthropology. Archaeology's rigorous approach to evidence and material culture; its ability to develop flexible research methodologies; its readiness to work with large-scale models of comparative social change, and to embrace the latest technology all means that it can offer valuable methods that can enrich and enhance current anthropological thinking.Cross-disciplinary and international in scope, this exciting volume draws together cutting-edge essays on the relationship between the two disciplines, arguing for greater collaboration and pointing to new concepts and approaches for anthropology. With contributions from leading scholars, this book will be essential reading for students and scholars of archaeology, anthropology and related disciplines.
Archaeology And Anthropology
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Author : Bloomsbury Publishing
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2013-08-29
Archaeology And Anthropology written by Bloomsbury Publishing and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-29 with Social Science categories.
Though archaeologists have long acknowledged the work of social anthropologists, anthropologists have been much less eager to repay the compliment. This volume argues that the time has come to recognise the insights archaeological approaches can bring to anthropology. Archaeology's rigorous approach to evidence and material culture; its ability to develop flexible research methodologies; its readiness to work with large-scale models of comparative social change, and to embrace the latest technology all means that it can offer valuable methods that can enrich and enhance current anthropological thinking. Cross-disciplinary and international in scope, this exciting volume draws together cutting-edge essays on the relationship between the two disciplines, arguing for greater collaboration and pointing to new concepts and approaches for anthropology. With contributions from leading scholars, this book will be essential reading for students and scholars of archaeology, anthropology and related disciplines.
Modelling Human Environment Interactions In And Beyond Prehistoric Europe
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Author : Samuel Seuru
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-07-25
Modelling Human Environment Interactions In And Beyond Prehistoric Europe written by Samuel Seuru and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-25 with Social Science categories.
This book offers insight into the relationship between prehistoric and protohistoric human populations and the world around them. It reconstructs key aspects of the palaeoenvironment – from large-scale drivers of environmental conditions, such as climate, to more regional variables such as vegetation cover and faunal communities. The volume underscores how computational archaeology is leading the way in the study of past human-environment interactions across spatial and chronological scales. With the increased availability of high-resolution climate models, agent-based modelling, palaeoecological proxies and the mature use of Geographic Information System in ecological modelling, archaeologists working in interdisciplinary settings are well-positioned to explore the intersection of human systems and environmental affordances and constraints. These methodological advancements provide a better understanding of the role humans played in past ecosystems – both in terms of their impact upon the environment and, in return, the impact of environmental conditions on human systems. They may also allow us to infer past ecological knowledge and land-use patterns that are historically contingent, rather than environmentally determined. This volume gathers contributions that combine reconstructions of past environments and archeological data with a view to exploring their complex interactions at different scales and invites scholars from varying disciplines and backgrounds to present and compare different modelling approaches.
The Archaeology Of Household Activities
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Author : Penelope M. Allison
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 1999
The Archaeology Of Household Activities written by Penelope M. Allison and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Architecture categories.
The Archaeology of Household Objects provides a comprehensive and accessible study for undergraduates and postgraduates into the material record of past households, aiding wider understanding of our own domestic development.