Trigger, B. G. (1970). Aims in prehistoric archaeology. Antiquity 44. Vol 44, pp. 26-37.
 Title The title of the publication or report |
Aims in prehistoric archaeology | ||
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Issue The name of the volume or issue |
Antiquity 44 | ||
Series The series the publication or report is included in |
Antiquity | ||
Volume Volume number and part |
44 | ||
Page Start/End The start and end page numbers. |
26 - 37 | ||
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A paper on the text many scientists do not know what history is, or merely assume that it is not science. Recent writings indicate a split between those archaeologists who pursue historical goals and those who reject them (believing them to be merely particularising and descriptive) and attempt instead to formulate generalised laws of culture process. However, archaeology must retain its historical goals, as long as it is recognised that history seeks to explain events as well as describe them. Moreover, the generating of theoretical explanations which can be objectively tested lies well within the Thomsen-Worsaae tradition of prehistory. Those who believe that generalised socio-cultural laws can be deduced from the intractable materials of archaeology would be better employed as ethnologists or social scientists, studying living societies. In biology, historical (ie palaeontological) and processual studies provide mutual enlightenment and stimulation; similarly, archaeologists will almost inevitably make comparisons and theorise about process while they attempt to understand and explain the past. They thus contribute to a self-awareness which will assist the understanding of present-day problems. | ||
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1970 | ||
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05 Dec 2008 |
