{"title":"Ian Hodder","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of archaeology through the scholarly works of Ian Hodder, a distinguished figure in the field of archaeological theory. Known for fundamentally reshaping how we think about the past, Hodder’s writings delve into the depths of human history and culture, offering insightful perspectives that resonate with both academic audiences and curious readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable contributions are books like \u003cem\u003eArchaeological Theory Today\u003c\/em\u003e, where he brings together leading voices to discuss the ever-evolving nature of archaeological thought. In \u003cem\u003eEntangled\u003c\/em\u003e, Hodder presents a thought-provoking narrative on the complex relationships between humans and objects, examining how our interdependence shapes the world around us. \u003cem\u003eThe Domestication of Europe\u003c\/em\u003e offers a captivating examination of the Neolithic revolution and its profound impact on European societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIan Hodder’s works are essential reading for anyone interested in the intersections of history, culture, and the material world. Whether you’re a seasoned archaeologist or simply fascinated by human history, this collection promises to expand your understanding of how we view the past and its influence on our present and future.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"archaeological-theory-today-by-ian-hodder-9780745653068","title":"Archaeological Theory Today","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in a revised and updated second edition, this volume provides an authoritative account of the current status of archaeological theory, as presented by some of its major exponents and innovators over recent decades. It summarises the latest developments in the field and looks to its future, exploring some of the cutting-edge ideas at the forefront of the discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume captures the diversity of contemporary archaeological theory. Some authors argue for an approach close to the natural sciences, others for an engagement with cultural debate about representation of the past. Some minimise the relevance of culture to societal change, while others see it as central; some focus on the contingent and the local, others on long-term evolution. While few practitioners in theoretical archaeology would today argue for a unified disciplinary approach, the authors in this volume increasingly see links and convergences between their perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume also reflects archaeology's new openness to external influences, as well as the desire to contribute to wider debates. The contributors examine ways in which archaeological evidence contributes to theories of evolutionary psychology, as well as to the social sciences in general, where theories of social relationships, agency, landscape, and identity are informed by the long-term perspective of archaeology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe new edition of \u003ci\u003eArchaeological Theory Today\u003c\/i\u003e will continue to be essential reading for students and scholars in archaeology and in the social sciences more generally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000541855980,"sku":"9780745653068","price":143.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d22c5989e79c284853a0b7084c33cb29.jpg?v=1763324118"},{"product_id":"archaeological-theory-today-by-ian-hodder-9780745653075","title":"Archaeological Theory Today","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in a revised and updated second edition, this volume provides an authoritative account of the current status of archaeological theory, as presented by some of its major exponents and innovators over recent decades. It summarizes the latest developments in the field and looks to its future, exploring some of the cutting-edge ideas at the forefront of the discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume captures the diversity of contemporary archaeological theory. Some authors argue for an approach close to the natural sciences, others for an engagement with cultural debate about representation of the past. Some minimize the relevance of culture to societal change, while others see it as central; some focus on the contingent and the local, others on long-term evolution. While few practitioners in theoretical archaeology would today argue for a unified disciplinary approach, the authors in this volume increasingly see links and convergences between their perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume also reflects archaeology's new openness to external influences, as well as the desire to contribute to wider debates. The contributors examine ways in which archaeological evidence contributes to theories of evolutionary psychology, as well as to the social sciences in general, where theories of social relationships, agency, landscape and identity are informed by the long-term perspective of archaeology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe new edition of \u003ci\u003eArchaeological Theory Today\u003c\/i\u003e will continue to be essential reading for students and scholars in archaeology and in the social sciences more generally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000541921516,"sku":"9780745653075","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12887883482453.jpg?v=1763282925"},{"product_id":"entangled-by-ian-hodder-9781119855866","title":"Entangled","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theory of material entanglement and entrapment, enriched with vivid examples from everyday life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEntangled\u003c\/em\u003e explores how archaeological evidence can help provide a better understanding of the direction of human social and technological change, demonstrating how the interrelationship of humans and things is a defining characteristic of human history and culture. Using examples drawn from both the early farming settlements of the Middle East and daily life in the modern world, Ian Hodder highlights the complex co-dependencies of humans and things—arguing that the maintenance and sustaining of material worlds are the unseen drivers of human development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUpdated and expanded, \u003cem\u003eEntangled\u003c\/em\u003e offers new perspectives on the study of the relationality between things and humans. In this edition, the author reframes relationality in terms of various forms of dependence to better explore inequality, injustice, and the ways people get entrapped in detrimental social and economic situations. An entirely new chapter focuses on human dependence on other humans, such as between colonial powers and colonised people. Increased focus is placed on object-oriented ontologies and assemblages, symmetrical archaeology, and indigenous and radical approaches in archaeology that critique relationality and posthumanism. A wide range of new examples, references, and literature are presented throughout the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArgues that dependence on things forces humans down particular evolutionary pathways and social trends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how long-standing entanglements can be irreversible and increase in scale and complexity over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrates archaeology, natural and biological sciences, and the social sciences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePresents a critical review of key contemporary perspectives, including material culture studies, phenomenology, evolutionary theory, cognitive archaeology, human ecology, and complexity theory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEntangled: A New Archaeology of the Relationships between Humans and Things, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students, lecturers, researchers, and scholars in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, material culture studies, and related fields across the social sciences and humanities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000605589740,"sku":"9781119855866","price":92.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d8b5dd87769f4b5a2b7f5f4bfe5ae011.jpg?v=1763323938"},{"product_id":"the-domestication-of-europe-by-ian-hodder-9780631177692","title":"The Domestication of Europe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Neolithic era marked the spread of the first farmers and the formation of settled villages throughout Europe. Traditional archaeology has interpreted these changes in terms of population growth, economic pressures, and social competition. However, in \u003cem\u003eThe Domestication of Europe\u003c\/em\u003e, Ian Hodder presents a new and controversial theory, focusing on the significant expansion of symbolic evidence from the homes, settlements, and burials of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do the figurines, decorated pottery, elaborate houses, and burial rituals appear, and what is their significance? The author contends that the symbolism of the Neolithic must be interpreted to adequately understand the associated social and economic changes. He proposes that both in Europe and the Near East, a specific set of concepts was central to the origins of farming and a settled way of life. These concepts are related to the house and home—termed \"domus\"—and provided both a metaphor and a mechanism for social and economic transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the wild was brought in and domesticated through ideas and practices surrounding the domus, people were integrated and settled into the social and economic group of the village. Over the following millennia, cultural practices related to the domus continued to evolve until they were eventually replaced by a new set of concepts. These new concepts, based on the warrior, the hunter, and the wild, became socially central.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072104546540,"sku":"9780631177692","price":97.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19651443482412.jpg?v=1765076610"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ian-hodder.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}