What's the news? Thinking about McAnany and Hodder's ‘Thinking about stratigraphic sequence in social terms’

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Helwing
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Social Processes ◽  
Human Behaviour ◽  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Stratigraphic Sequence ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Stratigraphic Record ◽  
Discussion Article ◽  
Contextual Meaning

New thoughts about the use of archaeological stratigraphies! Is this so? The discussion article by Patricia A. McAnany and Ian Hodder aims at the construction of a theoretical framework to expound and discuss the problems of archaeological stratigraphy. Such a theoretical framework is urgently needed, they feel, and has been largely neglected until now. Reading and interpreting an archaeological stratigraphic record, if carried out according to the guidelines they try to establish, may reveal much more information about past social processes that led to the formation of the specific stratigraphy. In the authors' own words, ‘thinking about stratigraphic sequence in social terms is more than an academic exercise’ (quoted from abstract). As the record left behind by ancient communities, archaeological stratigraphies, in their view, take a middle place on a scale from micro-records endowed with meaning (artefacts) to macro-records of contextual meaning preserved in archaeological landscapes. The in-between, the immediate residues of meaningful past human behaviour encapsulated in archaeological sites, remain, in their view, undertheorized.

scholarly journals Sequência estratigráfica e materiais cerâmicos do sítio da Póvoa do Mileu (Guarda, Portugal) = Stratigraphic sequence and ceramic materials of the settlement of Póvoa do Mileu (Guarda, Portugal)

2020 ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Vitor Manuel Fernandes Pereira ◽  
Tiago Pinheiro Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Roman Empire ◽  
Archaeological Site ◽  
Ceramic Materials ◽  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Local Production ◽  
Stratigraphic Sequence ◽  
Trade Routes ◽  
The Past ◽  
Historic City ◽  
Railroad Station

<p>Accidentalmente descubierto en 1951, durante la construcción de la carretera de enlace entre la ciudad histórica y la estación de ferrocarril, el yacimiento arqueológico de Mileu se convirtió rápidamente en uno de los yacimientos arqueológicos más emblemáticos de la Beira Interior. En este artículo, tenemos la intención de presentar<br />los resultados de la investigación que hemos desarrollado en el sitio en los últimos 15 años, destacando el análisis del material cerámico como elemento de datación de las diferentes fases de ocupación de Mileu. Su análisis confirma una secuencia ocupacional desde la primera mitad del siglo I A.D hasta los siglos XII / XIII. Los materiales romanos analizados son principalmente de importación, permitiendo no solo una datación de contextos, sino también comprender su origen, el contexto de su uso o cuestiones relacionadas con las rutas comerciales dentro del Imperio Romano y el cruce del territorio de la Beira Interior. En cuanto a los materiales medievales, de producción local, muestran la continuación de la ocupación del yacimiento en épocas pos-romana</p><p>Accidentally discovered in 1951, during the construction of the link road between the historic city and the railroad station, the archaeological site of Mileu quickly became one of the most emblematic archaeological sites of Beira Interior. In this article we plan to present the results of research that we have developed on the site over the past<br />15 years, highlighting the analysis of the ceramic material while dating element of the different occupation phases of Mileu. Their analysis confirms an occupational sequence from the first half of the century A.D. to the XII / XIII centuries. The analyzed Roman materials are primarily imported, allowing not only a dating of contexts, but also how to understand their origin, the context of its use, or issues related to the trade routes within the Roman Empire and crossing the territory of Beira Interior. As for the medieval materials, local production, show the continuation of the occupation site in post-Roman times</p>

scholarly journals The archaeology of Stonehenge - a preliminary survey

1992 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graham Knuckey ◽  
Ken Kippen
Keyword(s):  
Field Component ◽  
Human Behaviour ◽  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Preliminary Survey ◽  
Amount Of Information ◽  
Archaeological Material

No archaeology data has been published from the Stonehenge region of central western Queensland.  Indeed the only archaeological activity carried out in the area to this point in time, has been sporadic forays by one or two consultants, leading to a restricted amount of information being available for public comment.  The following paper begins the process of addressing this situation by discussing archaeological sites found during the field component of a consultancy in the Stonehenge-Longreach district.  General interpretations are offered regarding prehistoric human behaviour and the paper also highlights some problems associated with the interpretation of archaeological material in the field.

scholarly journals LATIN AMERICAN AND BRAZILIAN CONSTITUTIONALISM: THE RIGHTS OF THE TRADITIONAL PEOPLES

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 172-196
Author(s):  
Monique Falcão ◽  
Ricardo Falbo
Keyword(s):  
Social Status ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Constitutional Law ◽  
Minority Rights ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Social Processes ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
The Political ◽  
Constitutional Changes

This article presents the XXI’s constitutionalism as the doctrine of the constitutional law hich supposes to be a theoretical framework able to assure the interpretation of the political and social processes from which political constitutions emerge. Thus, the 88’s Brazilian Constitution proceeded to the recognition of the fundamental rights and norms regarding theprotection of minority rights. The purpose of this work is to investigate if this supposed innovative characteristic of the 88’s Brazilian Constitution is able or not to set historicalconstitutionalism as the continuity or maintenance of the conservative processes of the politicaland social status quo in the country. This article intends to discuss the nature of constitutional changes and the impacts of these changes on the development of constitutionalism in Brazil by analyzing the extent to which political, social, and cultural latin-american processes influenced changes in Brazilian constitutionalism.

scholarly journals LATIN AMERICAN AND BRAZILIAN CONSTITUTIONALISM: THE RIGHTS OF THE TRADITIONAL PEOPLES

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 172-196
Author(s):  
Monique Falcão ◽  
Ricardo Falbo
Keyword(s):  
Social Status ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Constitutional Law ◽  
Minority Rights ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Social Processes ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
The Political ◽  
Constitutional Changes

This article presents the XXI’s constitutionalism as the doctrine of the constitutional law hich supposes to be a theoretical framework able to assure the interpretation of the political and social processes from which political constitutions emerge. Thus, the 88’s Brazilian Constitution proceeded to the recognition of the fundamental rights and norms regarding theprotection of minority rights. The purpose of this work is to investigate if this supposed innovative characteristic of the 88’s Brazilian Constitution is able or not to set historicalconstitutionalism as the continuity or maintenance of the conservative processes of the politicaland social status quo in the country. This article intends to discuss the nature of constitutional changes and the impacts of these changes on the development of constitutionalism in Brazil by analyzing the extent to which political, social, and cultural latin-american processes influenced changes in Brazilian constitutionalism.

Branding as a dynamic capability

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roderick J. Brodie ◽  
Maureen Benson-Rea ◽  
Christopher J. Medlin
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Social Processes ◽  
Dynamic Capability ◽  
Brand Identity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Marketing Organization ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
The Social ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Corporate Brands

A new theoretical framework is developed to scrutinize the strategic advantage for branding. The theoretical framework applies both at the firm level, for the marketing of individual brands and corporate brands, and also to branding where a marketing agent plays a facilitating role within a community or industry. The framework presents branding as a dynamic capability held by a marketing agent within a market network. Two interrelated processes are involved: (i) managing brand identity and (ii) facilitating integration with the social processes that co-create brand meanings for buyers, sellers, and other actors. The social complexity of this dynamic capability makes the brand difficult to imitate and so provides a strong strategic advantage for the marketing organization. An agenda for future research is developed and the article concludes with theoretical and managerial implications.

scholarly journals EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPING RELATIVE PERIODIZATION OF THE PODBOLOT’YEVO CEMETERY (based on the study of shapes of clay vessels)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ю.Б. Цетлин ◽  
П.Р. Холошин
Keyword(s):  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Archaeological Data ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Systemic Analysis ◽  
History Of ◽  
Changes Over Time ◽  
Clay Pots ◽  
Over Time

Статья посвящена краткому изложению методики построения периодизации археологических памятников по данным изучения древней керамики и результатам практического применения ее к материалам Подболотьевского могильника древней муромы. Системный анализ форм 223 глиняных сосудов из 129 погребений позволил выделить в истории могильника пять последовательных периодов, отражающих динамику развития гончарных традиций муромского населения, оставившего этот могильник. Особое внимание уделено проверке построенной периодизации по независимым археологическим данным. The paper summarizes the methodology of developing relative periodization of archaeological sites based on the data of studies regarding ancient ceramics and results of their practical application to the materials from the Podbolotyevo cemetery of the ancient Muroma. The systemic analysis of shapes of 233 clay pots from 129 graves made it possible to identify five subsequent periods in the history of the cemetery. These reflect changes over time in development of pottery making traditions of the Muroma population that left behind this cemetery. The paper places a special focus on verification of the suggested periodization with the help of independent archaeological data.

The Explanation of Artifact Variability

1997 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Brian Schiffer ◽  
James M. Skibo
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Social Processes ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Causal Factors ◽  
And Function ◽  
Technological Constraints

We furnish a theoretical framework for explaining that portion of formal variability in artifacts attributable to the behavior of the artisan. Major causal factors are the artisan's knowledge and experience, extent of feedback on performance in activities along the artifact's behavioral chain, situational factors in behavioral chain activities, technological constraints, and social processes of conflict and negotiation. In identifying the causal factors at work in a specific case, the investigator must focus analytically on activities-that is, on people-people, people-artifact, and artifact-artifact interactions-and on the performance characteristics relevant to each. Application of this behavioral framework allows abandonment of many cherished but unhelpful concepts, including style and function. Ceramic artifacts, the low-fired, clay cooking pot in particular, are employed for illustrative purposes.

Archaeological Footprints of the “Celtic Calendar”?

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco V. García Quintela ◽  
A. César Gonzalez-Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Iron Age ◽  
Archaeological Sites ◽  
Archaeological Remains ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Physical Evidence ◽  
Late Iron Age ◽  
The People ◽  
Shared Time ◽  
Key Aspects

Despite their elusiveness, the people referred to as “Celts” by ancient chroniclers left behind certain archaeological remains that may be interepreted from the perspective of archaeoastronomy in an attempt to discover a calendrical “root” for them. In recent years, a number of studies on Late Iron Age sites, Roman or romanised locations and Christian landscapes in Hispania and in Gaul raised the possibility of detecting physical evidence of the celestial concepts that some classical authors attributed to the Celtic mystics, the Druids. However, these studies dealt with certain key aspects of how the Celts organised time that are not generally known and which tend to be presented in a summary way. Here, we explore aspects such as the difficulty of referring to a "Celtic calendar" per se, the sources for our study, the difficulties of adjusting the cycles of the Sun and Moon, the role of the “horizon calendars” and how these aspects may have played a role in actions that left a physical footprint that can still be seen today at several archaeological sites. We show that, although there may be common aspects that connect all Celtic sites and areas, there was no common calendar as such, although there are solid indications of the usage of a shared time-reckoning system.

Scratching the Back of “Mr X”: Analyzing Gendered Social Processes in Sport Organizations

2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 510-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Gender Relations ◽  
Sport Management ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Social Processes ◽  
Sport Organizations ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Sport Events ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Conclusion Section

The purpose of this research was to analyze social processes as an integral part of gender relations. A theoretical framework was developed using a three-part conceptualization of social processes. Data were collected during semistructured interviews with 35 individuals in three National Governing Bodies of sport in the UK and during unstructured interviews and observation in meetings and sport events attended by the participants. The data were coded and analyzed, and three gendered social processes were examined: informal networking, dress codes, and the use of humor. In the conclusion section, future directions are offered addressing the implications of this research for sport management practitioners, educators, and researchers.

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