Contradictions of Archaeological Theory: Engaging Critical Realism and Archaeological Theory

by Sandra Wallace

Book Overview

Is current archaeological theory stuck at an impasse?

Sandra Wallace argues that archaeological theory has become mired as a result of logical and ontological contradictions. By showing that these contradictions are a result of common underlying philosophical assumptions and fallacies this book is able to show how a fresh approach to this discipline is necessary to resolve them, even if this requires re-examining some of the tenants of orthodox...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138798029
• ISBN13: 9781138798021
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"