Interdisciplinary and specialized geoarchaeology: A post-Cold War perspective

Abstract

Geoarchaeology is both an interdisciplinary and specialized science. This dichotomy does not weaken the discipline, although it does lead to debates over its boundaries and definitions. Despite diverse theoretical and methodological orientations influenced largely by academic training, geoarchaeologists should recognize the value of their specialized and interdisciplinary heritage and use geoarchaeology to help blend the sciences and humanities. Such an application of geoarchaeology will play a large role in the success of the discipline in the 21st century as economic competition drives science funding, applied research increasingly overshadows basic research, and the public increases its demand for greater relevance of science to their everyday lives. By emphasizing the value of both interdisciplinary and specialized approaches, geoarchaeology will continue to grow and mature as a discipline. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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