Approaches to the Archaeology of Ethnogenesis: Past and Emergent Perspectives

Recently, interest in the archaeology of ethnogenesis has surged. This renewed interest stems from innovations in the historical study of ethnogenesis, theoretical shifts favoring multidirectional agency, and relevant contemporary sociopolitical debates. Theoretical problems surrounding the appropri...

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Published inJournal of archaeological research Vol. 21; no. 4; pp. 371 - 402
Main Author Hu, Di
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Boston Springer Science + Business Media 01.12.2013
Springer US
Subjects
Anthropology
Archaeological paradigms
Archaeology
Comparative analysis
Cultural anthropology
Cultural identity
Ethnic identity
Ethnicity
Ethnogenesis
Historical archaeology
Identity
Material culture
Paleoanthropology
Social interaction
Social Sciences
Archaeology
Ethnicity
Identity
Ethnogenesis
Theory
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Summary:Recently, interest in the archaeology of ethnogenesis has surged. This renewed interest stems from innovations in the historical study of ethnogenesis, theoretical shifts favoring multidirectional agency, and relevant contemporary sociopolitical debates. Theoretical problems surrounding the appropriateness of the social science concept of "ethnicity," however, have made the comparative study of ethnogenesis difficult. Drawing from past and emergent perspectives adds renewed vigor to comparative studies of ethnogenesis. A methodology that integrates the different types of theory can resolve the theoretical tensions in the archaeological study of ethnogenesis.
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ISSN:1059-0161
1573-7756
DOI:10.1007/s10814-013-9066-0