Mississippian Beginnings: Multiple Perspectives on Migration, Monumentality, and Religion in the Prehistoric Eastern United States. David G. Anderson. 2017. In Mississippian Beginnings, edited by Gregory Wilson, pp. 293–321. University of Florida Press, Gainesville. (original) (raw)
2017, Mississippian Beginnings, edited by Gregory Wilson. University of Florida Press, Gainesville
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This study explores the complexities of Mississippian societies, focusing on aspects of migration, monumentality, and religion in the Prehistoric Eastern United States. It discusses the evolution of archaeological perspectives since 1990, emphasizing the incorporation of new technologies, theoretical frameworks, and a nuanced understanding of societal variables contributing to the Mississippian emergence. The paper calls for a more dynamic interpretation of archaeological findings, advising against static categories in favor of recognizing the variability and historical trajectories across different contexts.
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