Possessors of a widely recognized, positively valued and well-underpinned brand, archaeologists need to take more seriously the appeal of their work and its relationship to society and popular culture.
Savage cannibal or utopian proto-environmentalist? Nugent examines both popular images of Amazon peoples in film and general books as well as changing anthropological views of the rainforest and its people.
Addresses the importance of the human head in political, ritual and symbolic contexts in the ancient and modern Andes.
From antique beer bottles to closely guarded recipes and treasured historic architecture, brewery culture has a special place in American history. Focusing on American... Læs mere
This book is for project engineers and managers, government staff and consultants to help avoid unforseen archaeological problems in construction and development projects.
Drawing out the author's formulations of social organization, cultural evolution, and the relationship between technology, ecology, and culture, this... Læs mere
The contributors ask critical questions about historic preservation and commemoration methods used by modern societies and their impact on the perception and identity of Native American peoples, who are generally not consulted in the commemoration process.
One of the major works of twentieth-century anthropological theory, written by one of the discipline’s most important, complex, and controversial figures.
Using personal diaries, ethnographic interviews, site guidebooks, and tourist brochures, Duke helps us understand the... Læs mere
The original contributions to this volume highlight the key ethical topics that face contemporary qualitative researchers and those that will likely emerge in the near future.
A practical guide to applying interpretive qualitative methods to pressing healthcare delivery problems.
Using data from archaeological excavations, patent filings, and marketing catalogs, this book provides a broad view of the introduction, spread, and use of mass-produced coffin hardware in North America.