Abstract
This entry covers the applications of historical data in archaeological research. The history of the utilization of ethnohistorical methods and information are briefly outlined. Additionally, the uses of ethnohistory for reconstructing past societies is discussed and examples of recent research combining the disciplines of ethnohistory and archaeology are given. © 2008
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Archaeology |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 1167-1174 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780123739629 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Analogy
- Colonialism
- Culture history
- Documents
- Interaction
- Multidisciplinary
- New world archaeology
- Postprocessual
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)