Ian Hodder is a professor of archaeology whose work delves into the intricate relationships between humans and the material world. He approaches the past through a lens of theoretical interpretation, exploring how objects and environments shape human experience. His research emphasizes the interconnectedness of past and present, offering novel perspectives on historical narratives. Hodder's scholarship invites readers to reconsider the very nature of archaeological inquiry and its implications for understanding ourselves.
A reprint of Hodder's classic 1982 work which aimed to introduce the archaeologist to ethnographical and anthropological methods and concepts, exploring the proper use of analogy in archaeological theory.
First published in 1982, this book presents the results of a series of field investigations carried out in Kenya, Zambia and the Sudan into the 'archaeological' remains and material culture of contemporary small-scale societies.
A third edition of this classic introduction to archaeological theory and method. schovat popis
Documents the discovery and historical findings of the ancient city in central Turkey, tracing the collaborative efforts of archaeologists, scientists, and specialists to examine how Neolithic people moved into villages, adopted farming lifestyles, and began to accept social group domination.
Revised and updated edition of a highly successful text on theoretical approaches to archaeology. Brings together some of the major exponents and innovators in the discipline to introduce their individual areas of specialism.
An overview of the way the archaeological debate has developed over the last 10 years. Hodder aims to break down the separation between theory and practice and reconcile the division between the intellectual and the 'dirt' archaeologist.
A New Archaeology of the Relationships between Humans and Things
The book provides an in-depth exploration of material entanglement and entrapment theory, making complex concepts accessible through relatable, everyday examples. It aims to illuminate how these theories manifest in real-life situations, enhancing understanding of their significance and implications.
A theory of human evolution and history based on ever-increasing mutual dependency between humans and things