Perspectivism in Archaeology

Insights into Indigenous Theories of Reality

Andrés Laguens (University of Córdoba, Argentina)

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Cambridge University Press
08 February 2024

History of the Americas; Archaeological theory; Prehistoric archaeology; Material culture; Social & cultural anthropology

Perspectivism in Archaeology explores recurring features in Amerindian mythology and cosmology in the past, as well as distinctions and similarities between humans, non-humans and material culture. It offers a range of possibilities for the reconstruction of ancient ontological approaches, as well as new ways of thinking in archaeology, notably how ancient ontological approaches can be reconciled with current archaeological theories. In this volume, Andrés Laguens contributes a new set of approaches that incorporate Indigenous theories of reality into an understanding of the South American archaeological record. He analyses perspectivism as a step-by-step theory with clear explanations and examples and shows how it can be implemented in archaeological research and merged with ontological approaches. Exploring the foundations of Amerindian perspectivism and its theoretical and methodological possibilities, he also demonstrates applications of its precepts through case studies of ancient societies of the Andes and Patagonia.

By: Andrés Laguens (University of Córdoba Argentina)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 159mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 530g
ISBN: 9781009393911
ISBN 10: 100939391X
Pages: 262
Publication Date: 08 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrés Laguens is Professor at the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina. His research focuses on social inequality, Amerindian ontologies and material culture in the Southern Andes.

Reviews for Perspectivism in Archaeology: Insights into Indigenous Theories of Reality

'... as a series of thought experiments the various case studies raise intriguing possibilities for examining the region's past ... Recommended.' J. Seibert, CHOICE