Landscapes of Clearance Archaeological and Anthropological Perspectives

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Synopsis

This volume examines landscapes that have been cleared of inhabitants—for economic, environmental, or socio-political reasons, by choice or by force—and the social impacts of clearance on their populations. Using cases from five continents, and ranging from prehistoric, through colonial and post-colonial times, the contributors show landscapes as meaningful points of contestation when populations abandon them or are exiled from them. Acts of resistance and revitalization are also explored, demonstrating the social and political meaning of specific landscapes to individuals, groups, and nations, and how they help shape cultural identity and ideology.Sponsored by the World Archaeological Congress

Book details

Author:
Angele Smith, Amy Gazin-Schwartz
ISBN:
9781315425603
Related ISBNs:
9781598747072, 9781315425610, 9781611325430, 9781598742664, 9781598742664, 9781598742671, 9781598742671, 9781315425610, 9781598742664, 9781598742671, 9781315425610, 9781598742664, 9781598742671
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
222
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2020-04-20
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2008
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies