Post-Processual Archaeology and After (original) (raw)

Post-processual archaeology emerges as a critique of processual norms, lacking a unified methodology and often misunderstood in its aims. It encompasses various trends that challenge traditional views, emphasizing historical particularity and individual cultural contexts, while facing significant controversy within the archaeological community. The discipline is increasingly influenced by globalism, where local identities and material heritage must navigate a complex global landscape, suggesting a need for a flexible archaeologically reflexive practice to effectively engage with contemporary cultural dynamics.