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The archaeology of American cities

Rothschild, Nan A., 1937- author, Wall, Diana diZerega, author, Nassaney, Michael S

Overview

American cities have been built, altered, redeveloped, destroyed, reimagined, and rebuilt for nearly 300 years in order to accommodate growing and shrinking populations and their needs. Urban archaeology is a unique subfield with its own peculiar challenges and approaches to fieldwork. Understanding the social forces that influenced the development of American cities requires more than digging; it calls for the ability to extrapolate from limited data, an awareness of the dynamics that drive urban development, and theories that can build bridges to connect the two. At the forefront of this exciting field of research, Nan Rothschild and Diana Wall are well suited to introduce this fascinating topic to a broad readership. Following a brief introduction, the authors offer specific case studies of work undertaken in New York, Philadelphia, Tucson, West Oakland, and many other cities. Ideal for undergraduates, The Archaeology of American Cities utilizes the material culture of the past to highlight recurring themes that reflect distinctive characteristics of urban life in the United States.

• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Subject: Urban archaeology United States. / Urbanization United States. / United States Antiquities.
• ISBN: 9780813049724, 0813049725, 9780813061948, 0813061946

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
CC77.U72 R68 2014	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE