Archaeological Thinking: How to Make Sense of the Past

Archaeological Thinking: How to Make Sense of the Past

How do archaeologists think? How do they use the scattered and often-fragmentary remains from the pastâ€”both historical and excavatedâ€”to create meaningful, sensible interpretations of human history? In Archaeological Thinking, Charles E. Orser Jr., provides a commonsense guide to applying critical thinking skills to archaeological questions and evidence.

Rather than critiquing and debunking specific cases of pseudo-archaeology or concentrating on archaeological theory, Orser considers the basics of scientific thinking, the use of logic and analogy, the meaning and context of facts, and the evaluation of source materials. He explains, concisely and accessibly, how archaeologists use these principles to create pictures of the past and teaches students to develop the skills needed to make equally reasoned interpretations.
Country USA
Brand Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 41198436
ReleaseDate 2014-10-30
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781442226982

Country	USA
Brand	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	41198436
ReleaseDate	2014-10-30
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781442226982

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