Archaeology and preservation of gendered landscapes [electronic resource] / edited by Sherene Baugher, Suzanne M. Spencer-Wood.
Historical archaeology of landscapes initially followed the pattern of Classical Archaeology by studying elite men's gardens. Over time, particularly in North America, the field has expanded to cover larger settlement areas, but still often with ungendered and elite focus. The editors of this v...
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| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | Historical archaeology of landscapes initially followed the pattern of Classical Archaeology by studying elite men's gardens. Over time, particularly in North America, the field has expanded to cover larger settlement areas, but still often with ungendered and elite focus. The editors of this volume seek to fill this important gap in the literature by presenting studies of gendered power dynamics and their effect on minority groups in North America. Case studies presented include communities of Native Americans, African Americans, multi-ethnic groups, religious communities, and industrial comm. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiv, 392 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781441915016 (electronic bk.) 144191501X (electronic bk.) 1282838679 9781282838673 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-1-4419-1501-6 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |