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Focusing on the post-contact period in Australia, this volume synthesizes extensive archaeological research across diverse settings, including convict stations and goldfields. It delves into the daily lives of various groups, such as convicts, Aboriginal people, and migrants, highlighting their differing experiences based on gender, class, and ethnicity. Each chapter emphasizes the significance of social themes like identity and status, illustrating their integral role in understanding the archaeology of industry and urbanization during this transformative era.
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An Archaeology of Australia Since 1788, Susan Lawrence, Peter Davies
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- Title
- An Archaeology of Australia Since 1788
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Susan Lawrence, Peter Davies
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Publisher
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 421
- ISBN13
- 9781441974846
- Category
- History, Ethnography
- Description
- Focusing on the post-contact period in Australia, this volume synthesizes extensive archaeological research across diverse settings, including convict stations and goldfields. It delves into the daily lives of various groups, such as convicts, Aboriginal people, and migrants, highlighting their differing experiences based on gender, class, and ethnicity. Each chapter emphasizes the significance of social themes like identity and status, illustrating their integral role in understanding the archaeology of industry and urbanization during this transformative era.