An exploration of the archaeology of the African diaspora.
Examines some of the most important events in the development of a socially engaged archaeology concerned with issues in the contemporary world.
Examines a neglected period in the history of Egyptology, from the Moslem annexation of Egypt in the 7th century CE until the... Læs mere
The Wisdom of Egypt examines the sources of evidence about Ancient Egypt available to scholars, and the changing visions of Egypt and of Egypt's role in human history that they produced.
Mysterious Lands covers two kinds of encounters. First, encounters which actually occurred between Egypt and specific foreign lands, and second, those the Egyptians created by inventing imaginary lands.
This book considers the evidence for actual contacts between Egypt and other early African cultures, and how influential, or not, Egypt was on them.
Scholars from a wide range of disciplines assess the significance of Egypt within the settings of its past.
In a combination of case studies and discursive chapters, the status of Egypt as an important example of traditional Asian scholarship, and as an ancient model of imperialism itself, is examined.
This book presents and analyses the results of the use and adaptation of ancient Egyptian architecture in modern times.
This anthology collects 50 of the most important writings on museum philosophy dating from the formative period of the profession, written by many of the American and European founders of the field, with contextualizing introductions by the editors.
The author, an African American researcher, explores the impact of work, family, politics, and local culture on the lives of members of a women's work... Læs mere
The author, an African American researcher, explores the impact of work, family, politics, and local culture on the lives of members of a women's work... Læs mere