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OverviewAnthropological archaeology underwater is a new field. What type of research is this and how do anthropologists go about it? When most people hear the phrase 'underwater archaeology', they think of shipwrecks and dramatic images of lost ships at sea, but the underwater archaeological record is vast. In addition to historic vessels, water preserves some of the oldest landscapes on the planet. While archaeologists are interested in the past, those working underwater apply the latest technologies to provide fresh understandings about ancient human behaviour. Underwater environments provide preservation that is unmatched on land and therefore the data collected is novel – providing information about human lifeways and creating a picture of the past we would otherwise never see. This Element will explore the world of anthropological archaeology underwater, focusing on submerged sites, and review the techniques, data, and theoretical perspectives which are offering new insights into the human story. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ashley Lemke (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9781009327336ISBN 10: 100932733 Pages: 75 Publication Date: 30 September 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available, will be POD ![]() This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon it's release. This is a print on demand item which is still yet to be released. Table of Contents1. Introduction: Archaeology Underwater; 2. Establishing an Anthropological Archaeology Framework; 3. Types of Sites: Our Cultural World, Submerged; 4. Methods; 5. Types of Data: Material Culture, Resurfaced; 6. The Future of the Underwater Past; References.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |