Image, Memory and Monumentality

Archaeological Engagements with the Material World

Michael J Allen editor Joshua Pollard editor Andrew Meirion Jones editor Julie Gardiner editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Oxbow Books

Published:30th Jun '12

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Leading scholars in these 29 commissioned papers in honour of Richard Bradley discuss key themes in prehistoric archaeology that have defined his career, such as monumentality, memory, rock art, landscape, material worlds and field practice. The scope is broad, covering both Britain and Europe, and while the focus is very much on the archaeology of later prehistory, papers also address the interconnection between prehistory and historic and contemporary archaeology. The result is a rich and varied tribute to Richard's energy and intellectual inspiration.

"... engages with a series of themes that have formed major components of Bradley's work. The collection is thus divided into seven sections... The latter is entertaining and moving, but it is in the former where the academic merit of the volume must be judged. Here, it is certainly not found wanting." "Many of the papers make notable, interesting and provocative contributions to differing debates." "... he breadth of coverage is highly stimulating. Indeed, I would argue that the scale of our engagement with the past is one of this volume's most interesting themes." "... Chris Evans's excellent analysis of the role of developer-led archaeology, the scale at which our explanations and interpretations operate is an important topic." "... this volume is well-produced, well-edited and well put together." "Like the others in this series from Oxbow and the Prehistoric Society, the production qualities are excellent and the multiple images, including many in colour, mean it is more than worth the cover price." "Always thought-provoking, usually perfectly positioned to capture an as-yet-unformulated element of the archaeological zeitgeist, Bradley's work has been one of the mainstays of European prehistory for a generation. This volume reminds us why." -- Archaeological Journal Archaeological Journal

ISBN: 9781842174951

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366 pages