Review of : Micheal J.J. Rowlands/C. Christiansen, Social Transformations in Archaeology. Global and Local Perspectives,. European Journal of Archaeology 5/2, 36-42 (original) (raw)
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This review covers the book "Social Transformations in Archaeology: Global and Local Perspectives" edited by Micheal J.J. Rowlands and C. Christiansen. The text highlights various approaches in contemporary archaeology, emphasizing reflexivity and the socio-political contexts in which archaeology operates. It discusses the integration of diverse voices, the uniqueness of archaeological sites like Çatalhöyük, and critiques the narrow focus of past archaeological narratives, urging for broader contextual discussions.
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