Handbook of Cognitive Archaeology - 9781138594517

Taylor & Francis

Handbook of Cognitive ArchaeologyPsychology in Prehistory\nAuthor(s): Tracy B. Henley, Matt J. Rossano, Edward P. Kardas\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138594517, 978-1138594517\nSynopsis\nThe remains that archaeologists uncover reveal ancient minds at work as much as ancient hands, and for decades many have sought a better way of understanding those minds. This understanding is at the forefront of cognitive archaeology, a discipline that believes that a greater application of psychological theory to archaeology will further our understanding of the evolution of the human mind. \n\nBringing together a diverse range of experts including archaeologists, psychologists, anthropologists, biologists, psychiatrists, neuroscientists, historians, and philosophers, in one comprehensive volume, this accessible and illuminating book is an important resource for students and researchers exploring how the application of cog.