Classical Archaeology

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The fully revised second edition of this successful volume includesupdates on the latest archaeological research in all chapters, andtwo new essays on Greek and Roman art. It retains its unique,paired essay format, as well as key contributions from leadingarchaeologists and historians of the classical world. * Second edition is updated and revised throughout, showcasingthe latest research and fresh theoretical approaches in classicalarchaeology * Includes brand new essays on ancient Greek and Roman art in amodern context * Designed to encourage critical thinking about theinterpretation of ancient material culture and the role of modernperceptions in shaping the study of art and archaeology * Features paired essays - one covering the Greek world,the other, the Roman - to stimulate a dialogue not onlybetween the two ancient cultures, but between scholars fromdifferent historiographic and methodological traditions * Includes maps, chronologies, diagrams, photographs, and shorteditorial introductions to each chapter

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Susan E. Alcock

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Ancient & Classical History Archaeology Archäologie Classical Studies Geschichte Geschichte des Altertums u. der klassischen Antike History Humanistische Studien

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"Sue Alcock and Robin Osborne's Classical Archaeology isalready a classic in its own right, and this second edition keepsit up-to-date with the latest finds and ideas coming out ofMediterranean archaeology. The essays in this volume remain thebest starting point for any student coming to thefield." - Ian Morris, Stanford University "This second edition builds on and improves the strengthsof the first, adding crucial chapters on that central issue inClassical archaeology - namely art" - James Whitley, Cardiff University "To the question, 'what is classicalarchaeology?' this book provides a robust response: it is adiscipline that is alive with new questions, new theories, and anever-expanding corpus of material-cultural knowledge of the worldof Greek and Roman antiquity." - R. Bruce Hitchner, Tufts University "With essays by some of the leading lights of thediscipline, revised to take account of the latest research, andexpanded with two new essays on classical art, the second editionof Alcock and Osborne's Classical Archaeology offers the bestintroduction to the field for students and teachersalike." - Jeremy Tanner, University College London "A star-studded volume that assures the Classical worldits rightfully prominent place within world archaeology, while alsosatisfying those looking for a deeper interrogation of itspast." - Cyprian Broodbank, University College London
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