The Anthropology of Hunter-Gatherers
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The Anthropology of Hunter-Gatherers

Key Themes for Archaeologists

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The Anthropology of Hunter-Gatherers

Key Themes for Archaeologists

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This book provides a basic introduction to key debates in the study of hunter-gatherers, specifically from an anthropological perspective, but designed for an archaeological audience. Hunter-gatherers have been the focus of intense anthropological research and discussion over the last hundred years, and as such there is an enormous literature on communities all over the world. Yet, among the diverse range of peoples studied, there are a number of recurrent themes, including not only the way in which people make a living (hunting, gathering and fishing) but also striking similarities in other areas of life such as belief systems and social organisation. These themes are described and then explored through archaeological case-studies. The overarching theme throughout the volume is the use of ethnographic analogy, and how archaeologists should be critical in its use.

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Publisher
Routledge
Year
2020
ISBN
9781000189537
Edition
1
Topic
Social Sciences
Subtopic
Anthropology
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. List of figures
  8. List of tables
  9. Preface
  10. A note on names
  11. Acknowledgements
  12. 1 Introduction: Can the study of modern hunter-gatherers help us understand the past?
  13. 2 Making a living: Hunter-gatherer subsistence
  14. 3 Moving on up: Mobility and settlement
  15. 4 Complex issues: Society and social organization
  16. 5 Thinking about the world: Hunter-gatherer belief systems
  17. 6 Being in the world: Hunter-gatherer landscapes
  18. 7 Living in a material world: Hunter-gatherer material culture
  19. 8 Conclusions: How the study of modern hunter-gatherers can help us understand the past
  20. References
  21. Index