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Assemblage thought and archaeology

Jervis, Ben ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5295-0647 2018. Assemblage thought and archaeology. Themes in Archaeology, Abingdon and New York: Routledge.

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Abstract

From examinations of prehistoric burial to understanding post-industrial spaces and heritage practices, the writing of Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari is gaining increasing importance within archaeological thought. Their concept of ‘assemblages’ allows us to explore the past in new ways, by placing an emphasis on difference rather than similarity, on fluidity rather stasis and unpredictability rather than reproduceable models. Assemblage Thought and Archaeology applies the notion of assemblage to specific archaeological case studies, ranging from early urbanism in Mesopotamia to 19th century military fortifications. It introduces the concept of assemblage within the context of the wider ‘material turn’ in the social sciences, examines its implications for studying materials and urban settlements, and explores its consequences for the practice of archaeological research and heritage management. This innovative book will be of particular interest to postgraduate students of archaeological theory and researchers looking to understand this latest trend in archaeological thought, although the case studies will also have appeal to those whose work focusses on material culture, settlement archaeology and archaeological practice.

Item Type: Book
Book Type: Authored Book
Date Type: Publication
Status: Published
Schools: History, Archaeology and Religion
Additional Information: Copyright year 2019
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781138067493
Last Modified: 06 Jan 2024 04:15
URI: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/116590

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