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Genomic and morphometric evidence for Austronesian-mediated pig translocation in the Pacific
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The nature of archaeological arguments
Antiquity, 1990We try (most of us) to be logical in our work. We listen to arguments (most of us) and try to be persuaded by that argument which is better – because it is more logical, because it is more reasonable, because it fits the facts better. But how reliably does one tell which is better – except by illogical intuition?
Arthur Stutt, Stephen Shennan
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The Nature of Archaeological Explanation
American Antiquity, 1970AbstractWe argue that the development and use of law-like statements by archaeologists to explain characteristics of the archaeological record has been and should continue to be one of the most important goals of archaeological research. Using a model for explanation developed by the philosophers of science, Carl Hempel and Paul Oppenheim, we indicate ...
John M. Fritz, Fred T. Plog
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On the nature of theoretical archaeology and archaeological theory
Archaeological Dialogues, 2006In this paper I want to make some general comments on the state of archaeological theory today. I argue that a full answer to the question ‘does archaeological theory exist?’ must be simultaneously ‘yes’ and ‘no’. Yes, there is, demonstrably, a discourse called archaeological theory, with concrete structures such as individuals and schools of thought ...
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The epistemological nature of archaeological units
Anthropological Theory, 2002Understanding the epistemological nature of archaeological units, or types, is critical to archaeological research. Two aspects of units underpin the issue. First, ideational units must not be conflated with empirical units. Ideational units are units of measurement; empirical units are the things being measured.
Michael J. O'Brien, R. Lee Lyman
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Underwater Archaeology: Its Nature and Limitations
American Antiquity, 1960AbstractThe recent development of efficient free-diving apparatus has made possible underwater exploration for both sport and science. Human and cultural remains underwater are being extensively exploited. Although the term “underwater archaeology” is frequently applied to such activities, most are at the best only underwater salvage.
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Collaboration between natural sciences and archaeology
Norwegian Archaeological Review, 1990Between 1983 and 1987 an intensive study of the castle of Kastelholm and its immediate surroundings has been undertaken. Medievalist archaeologists have, with the help of different natural sciences, tried to understand the natural environment and conditions of the medieval inhabitants of the castle and at the same time reconstruct its different ...
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