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An Archaeology of Social Space

Analyzing Coffee Plantations in Jamaicas Blue Mountains

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James A. Delle

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Focusing on landscape archaeology, the book examines the intricate relationship between colonialism, national independence, and capitalism in the Caribbean, particularly through the lens of coffee plantations in Jamaica's Blue Mountains. It highlights how visibility and measurement shaped economic control and social spaces from the 18th to 19th centuries. By analyzing maps, settlement philosophies, and the current state of plantations, the author provides a comprehensive view of Jamaica's historical landscape and its broader implications for Caribbean archaeology.

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Title: An Archaeology of Social Space
Subtitle: Analyzing Coffee Plantations in Jamaicas Blue Mountains
Language: English
Authors: James A. Delle
Publisher: Springer US
Released: 2013
Format: Paperback
Pages: 268
ISBN13: 9781475791617
Tags: Archaeology
Rating: 3.85 out of 5
Description: Focusing on landscape archaeology, the book examines the intricate relationship between colonialism, national independence, and capitalism in the Caribbean, particularly through the lens of coffee plantations in Jamaica's Blue Mountains. It highlights how visibility and measurement shaped economic control and social spaces from the 18th to 19th centuries. By analyzing maps, settlement philosophies, and the current state of plantations, the author provides a comprehensive view of Jamaica's historical landscape and its broader implications for Caribbean archaeology.