Egyptian Archaeology

Wendrich, Willeke (Editor)

Blackwell Studies in Global Archaeology

1. Edition January 2010
312 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-1-4051-4988-4

John Wiley & Sons

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Egyptian Archaeology explores ancient Egypt using a uniquely
archaeological approach, drawing on original research to both
synthesize and challenge existing scholarship.

* Written by leading Egyptologists, based on original research
and fieldwork

* Illustrates how practical research is a vital component of any
theory-based discussion about the ancient world

* Examines the cultural and historical processes of ancient Egypt
from a global perspective

* Visually engaging with over 80 illustrations

* Chapters explore fundamental issues and themes, but focus on
specific periods and key archaeological sites

Chapter 1 Archaeology of Egypt, from Text to Context.

Chapter 2 Worship Without Writing.

Chapter 3 Theories of State Formation.

Chapter 4 Kingship and Legitimation.

Chapter 5 Villages and the Old Kingdom.

Chapter 6 Regionality, Cultural and Cultic Landscapes.

Chapter 7 Tradition and Innovation: the Middle Kingdom.

Chapter 8 Foreigners in Egypt: Archaeological evidence and
cultural context.

Chapter 9 Gender in Ancient Egypt.

Chapter 10 Class and Society: Position and Possessions.

Chapter 11 Identity and Personhood.

Chapter 12 Changes in the Afterlife.

Chapter 13 Consolidation, Innovation and Renaissance.

Chapter 14 Egypt in the Memory of the World.

Chapter 15 Epilogue: Eternal Egypt Deconstructed.

"In conclusion, the uninitiated will have a tough read with this 'quick' access to Egyptology, and Egyptologists will have difficulty critically evaluating the various proposed developments. Therefore, it seems this book should serve as a very brief insight into certain themes for already initiated experts, and for that, it provides excellent points of departure indeed." (Bibliotheca Orientalis, 1 September 2014)

"Willeke Wendrich's edited volume, Egyptian archaeology, is perhaps the most ambitious of the three on offer here in terms of its scope and I would strongly recommend it." (Antiquity, 1 January 2013)
"Recommended. All academic levels/libraries." (Choice , 1 April 2011)

Review copy sent 05/04/11: Faculty of Philosophy

Willeke Wendrich is Associate Professor of Egyptian Archaeology at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is the author of a range of books, reports and articles, including: Who is Afraid of Basketry (1992), The World According to Basketry (1999), Berenike Reports (from 1995-2007, co-edited with Steven Sidebotham) and The Archaeology of Mobility (2007, co-editor with Hans Barnard) and editor-in-chief of the online UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology (2008).

W. Wendrich, University of California, USA