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An Archaeology of Innovation
Approaching Social and Technological Change in Human Society
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An Archaeology of Innovation
This monograph takes a unique archaeological approach to the investigation of innovation and the innovation process. Case studies span the breadth of human history, from our earliest hominin ancestors to the contemporary world. The emphasis is on the social context and temporality of invention, adoption, creativity and resistance.
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An Archaeology of Innovation is the first monograph-length investigation of innovation and the innovation process from an archaeological perspective.
It interrogates the idea of innovation that permeates our popular media and our political and scientific discourse, setting this against the long-term perspective that only archaeology can offer. Case studies span the entire breadth of human history, from our earliest hominin ancestors to the contemporary world.
The book argues that the present narrow focus on pushing the adoption of technical innovations ignores the complex interplay of social, technological, and environmental systems that underlies truly innovative societies; the inherent connections between new technologies, technologists, and social structure that give them meaning and make them valuable; and the significance and value of conservative social practices that lead to the frequent rejection of innovations.
‘Whether you are a social archaeologist or not, this book is a must-read for anyone studying innovations and change, but especially anyone interested in human complexity and how we were, and always will be, connected in a flux.’ - Ana Catarina Baslio
Series: Social Archaeology and Material Worlds
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An Archaeology of Innovation by Catherine J. Frieman is highly praised for its deep exploration of innovation as a social process. Reviewers commend its broad appeal, suggesting it's essential reading for social archaeologists and those interested in human complexity. The book is noted for its unique perspective on innovation not merely as a driver of technological change but as an intricate interplay of material, human, and historical factors.
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ISBN: 9781526171788
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Illustration: 26 black & white illustrations
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 363g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Catherine J. Frieman is Associate Professor of European Archaeology at the School of Archaeology and Anthropology, Australian National University
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