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Classical Archaeology (Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology)

Classical Archaeology (Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology)

by RobinOsborne (Editor), SusanE.Alcock (Editor)

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    Paperback 2007

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Synopsis

This sophisticated volume, authored by leading archaeologists and historians of the classical world, is designed to encourage critical thinking about the role of ancient material culture in modern times and the role of modern preoccupations in shaping the study of ancient material.* Comprised of paired essays - one covering the Greek world, the other, the Roman - that stimulate a dialogue not only between the two ancient cultures, but between scholars with different historiographic and methodological traditions* Encourages the teaching of thematic courses that cross over the Greek/Roman divide* Includes maps, chronologies, diagrams, photographs, and short editorial introductions to each chapter

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 464
 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 20 Jul 2007
ISBN 10: 0631234195
ISBN 13: 9780631234197

Media Reviews
This is certainly a book for the departmental library, where it will be an important work of reference on current thinking in classical archaeology. (American Journal of Archaeology, April 2009) The book succeeds magnificently in introducing interested readers to what is most intellectually exciting about Classical Archaeology at present. (Cambridge Archaeological Journal, October 2008) The editors have succeeded in producing a book which clearly defines Classical Archaeology and summarises the great theoretical and methodological changes which have marked the field in recent years ... This book should be indispensable for university libraries and achieves a considerable amount for its very reasonable price. (Journal of Classics Teaching) The subject's extraordinary range is treated well in all sections, which provide valuable insights ... .This is a thorough research guide. Highly recommended. (Choice) The editors deserve praise for the inspiring composition and the general idea of this book. (Bryn Mawr Classical Review)
Author Bio
Susan E. Alcock is Director of the Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World and Professor of Classics at Brown University. Her recent books include Archaeologies of the Greek Past: Landscape, Monuments and Memory (2001) and Side-by-Side Survey: Comparative Regional Analysis in the Mediterranean Region (with John F. Cherry, 2004). Robin Osborne is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of King's College. His recent books include Archaic and Classical Greek Art (with P. J. Rhodes, 1998), Greek Historical Inscriptions from the end of the Peloponnesian War to the death of Alexander (2003), and Greek History (2004).