Archaeology and Preservation of Gendered Landscapes

by Sherene Baugher

Book Overview

Historical archaeology of landscapes initially followed the pattern of Classical Archaeology by studying elite men's gardens. Over time, particularly in North America, the field has expanded to cover larger settlement areas, but still often with ungendered and elite focus. The editors of this volume seek to fill this important gap in the literature by presenting studies of gendered power dynamics and their effect on minority groups in North America...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441915001
• ISBN13: 9781441915009
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"