“Provides a novel account of the contemporary US from the point of view of archaeology that may be of interest beyond the field itself. Very original and intuitive. A great piece of scholarship.”—Alfredo González-Ruibal, author of An Archaeology of the Contemporary Era “This fascinating book outlines the emergence of a new field—the archaeology of the contemporary … Continue reading The Archaeology of Contemporary America
Memory and Power at L’Hermitage Plantation
“Bailey has made a significant contribution to the archaeological exploration of slavery by using the theoretical perspective of ‘nervousness’ to explore the actions of plantation owners during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.”—Kenneth G. Kelly, coeditor of French Colonial Archaeology in the Southeast and Caribbean “Skillfully deploys contemporary understandings of nervousness, anxiety, vulnerability, and whiteness as a … Continue reading Memory and Power at L’Hermitage Plantation
The Materialization of Time in the Ancient Maya World
“Breaks new intellectual ground, coming at Maya time from multiple perspectives and angles. To date, no volume has considered time among the Maya so thoroughly or so creatively.”—Brett A. Houk, coeditor of Approaches to Monumental Landscapes of the Ancient Maya “Explains how the ancient Maya conceptualized and experienced time, using the latest archaeological, ethnohistorical, art historical, … Continue reading The Materialization of Time in the Ancient Maya World
The Archaeology of Modern Worlds in the Indian Ocean
“A stimulating source of new ideas and data about the archaeology and history of the Indian Ocean world that deserves to be widely read and widely referenced.”—Peter Mitchell, author of African Islands: A Comparative Archaeology “Makes a significant contribution to the growing literature on the archaeology of the Indian Ocean and the ongoing theoretical, geographic, … Continue reading The Archaeology of Modern Worlds in the Indian Ocean
Underwater and Coastal Archaeology in Latin America
“An outstanding collection of research that highlights the diversity of approaches to the study of people and their relationships with aquatic landscapes in Latin America and the Caribbean.”—Amanda Evans, editor of The Archaeology of Vernacular Watercraft “An impressive collection of coastal and underwater archaeological research done in the Latin America region. A new anchor and compass-like … Continue reading Underwater and Coastal Archaeology in Latin America
Highlights from the 2023 ASE Conference
We attended this year's American Society for Ethnohistory Conference in Tallahassee, Florida, from November 2 to 4, 2023. Although the meeting is over, our virtual booth is open through December 15, 2023 and offers great deals on our ethnohistory titles. Use code ASE23 for discount prices and free shipping within the US for orders over $75. View All Titles … Continue reading Highlights from the 2023 ASE Conference
Books for Native American Heritage Month
Use code NAHM23 for discount prices through November 30. Indigenizing Archaeology: Putting Theory into PracticeEdited by Emily C. Van Alst and Carlton Shield Chief Gover This book highlights early-career Indigenous scholars conducting research in North America who are advancing the growing paradigm of archaeological study done with, by, and for members of Native-descendant communities. Expanding … Continue reading Books for Native American Heritage Month
Highlights from the 2023 SEAC Conference
We attended this year's Southeastern Archaeological Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee, from October 25 to 28, 2023. Although the meeting is over, our virtual booth is open through December 15, 2023 and offers great deals on our Southeastern archaeology titles. Use code SEAC23 for discount prices and free shipping within the US for orders over $75. View All Titles in … Continue reading Highlights from the 2023 SEAC Conference
Heritage Studies: A Reading List
Are you interested in exploring questions related to how and why people interpret and remember the past? Take a look at our books in cultural heritage studies, beginning with our suggested reading list of recent titles below. To view more books, click here. Use code HERIT for discount prices through December 16. Free shipping within … Continue reading Heritage Studies: A Reading List
Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology
“Bringing together a fascinating series of case studies—and tackling sites as diverse as sunken warships and oceanic plastics—this volume demonstrates how maritime archaeologists can benefit from more innovative approaches to public engagement, while raising questions about what ‘citizen science’ has and can mean—and what sort of potential its deployment holds for transforming the field.”—Stephen C. … Continue reading Citizen Science in Maritime Archaeology
The Florida Bookshelf 