ANTHR 4225

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ANTHR 4225
The Prehistory of Power: Archaeological Visions of the Political

Course information provided by the 2021-2022 Catalog.

This seminar examines the prehistory of power as seen in archaeological approaches to political life. We will consider the impact of political theory on archaeology and the reverberations of archaeological research upon modern regimes and revolutions. Our focus will be on a critical analysis of the central concepts orienting archaeologies of the political, including complexity, civilization, authority, sovereignty and power. Readings will draw broadly from a global set of cases in order to provide a foundation for comparison. We will engage with theory from both within archaeology and outside it in order to establish the broad inter-disciplinary parameters for investigations of the prehistory of power. And we will also consider the power of archaeology itself to shape political action in the contemporary moment.


Distribution Category (SBA-AS, HST-AS)

When Offered Fall.

Breadth Requirement (GHB)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ANTHR 7225, ARKEO 4225, ARKEO 7225

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17836 ANTHR 4225   SEM 101

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    • F McGraw Hall 125
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021

    • Smith, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person