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Archaeology of Everyday Life

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ID2295463
AuthorsCynthia Robin (0000-0002-7394-4438, Northwestern University, corresponding author)
Year2020
Volume49
Issue1
Pages373-390
Publication date2020-10-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAnnual Review of Anthropology (BOOK_SERIES)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0084-6570 • E-ISSN: 1545-4290
PublisherAnnual Reviews (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1146/annurev-anthro-102218-011105
OpenAlexW3044883387
LanguageEN
Citations received16
References cited121

Everyday life is critical in the constitution of selves and societies alike. Archaeology, with its attention to material and spatial remains, is in a unique position to further studies of everyday life, as ordinary materials and spaces formalize how people learn about themselves and their world. This review defines an archaeology of everyday life, examines its historical roots, synthesizes new literature on the topic, and outlines future directions. Although there is no established subfield called "everyday archaeology," a rich and ever-growing body of recent research illustrates the impact of everyday life studies on archaeological interpretations and practice. Research on everyday life peoples the past in a way that few other paradigms do

Aesthetics · Archaeology · Art · Constitution · Epistemology · Everyday life · Political science · Sociology · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies · History · Law · Philosophy

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Unique citing works16
Citations per year3,2
Citation span2021 - 2026 (6)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 16
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