Historical archeology

Historical archeology

The study of the cultural remains of literate societies, as distinct from prehistoric archeology. American historical archeology deals with excavated material as well as above-ground resources, such as buildings, pottery, weapons, tools, glassware, cutlery and textiles.
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In particular, it offers an excellent example of the innovative work of the Large-scale Historical Exploitation of Polar Areas (LASHIPA) project, which came out of the International Polar Year of 2007-08 and combines historical archeology with extensive archival research.
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The author displays a zeal for historical archeology and presents a wealth of material that demonstrates a multiplicity of approaches toward securing a sense of identity in antebellum America.
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The analysis is additionally informed by the "spirit of Michel Foucault," who sought to uncover the culturally specific aspects of mental illness amidst the multi-layered historical archeology of knowledge.
Religious Melancholy and Protestant Experience in America

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