From its inception, the archaeology of gender was entwined with feminism. Engagement has
engendered reconstructions of complex, diverse peoples and practices that are more …

Archaeological Theory in the New Millennium provides an account of the changing world of
archaeological theory and a challenge to more traditional narratives of archaeological …

A landmark publication in the social sciences, Linda Lindsey's Gender is the most
comprehensive textbook to explore gender sociologically, as a critical and fundamental …

The warrior woman has long been part of the Viking image, with a pedigree that extends
from the Valkyries of Old Norse prose and poetry to modern media entertainment. Until …

Everyday life is critical in the constitution of selves and societies alike. Archaeology, with its
attention to material and spatial remains, is in a unique position to further studies of …

This final chapter situates Classic Maya burials within the greater landscape of Maya
communities and kingdoms. As is true of most lineage-organized societies, ancestors …

People of the Earth is a narrative account of the prehistory of humankind from our origins
over 3 million years ago to the first pre-industrial civilizations, beginning about 5,000 years …

In the Beginning describes the basic methods and theoretical approaches of archaeology.
This is a book about fundamental principles written in a clear, flowing style, with minimal use …

The Neolithic of the Near East is a period of human development which saw fundamental
changes in the nature of human society. It is traditionally studied for its development of …

Gender in the European Neolithic has seen little debate, despite major scholarly interest in
identity and social relationships. This article considers how gender operated in the …