Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

Bews, Elizabeth A. / Marklein, Kathryn E. (eds.), Roman Bioarchaeology: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Life and Death in the Roman World. (Bioarchaeological Interpretations of the Human Past: Local, Regional, and Global Perspectives) 330 pp. 2025:2 (U. Pr. Florida, US) <730-893>
ISBN 978-1-68340-477-4 hard ¥18,612.- (税込) US$ 90.00

How bioarchaeology can illuminate the lived experiences of people in the Roman Empire Research on the Roman Empire has long focused on Rome's legendary leaders, culture, and conquest. But at the empire's peak, tens of millions of ordinary people coexisted in its territories-people who built the structures, wrote the literature, and transformed the landscapes we study today. In Roman Bioarchaeology, researchers use human skeletal remains recovered from throughout the Roman world to portray how individuals lived and died, spanning the empire's vast geography and 1,000 years of ancient history. This volume brings together scholarship from archaeological sites in Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, and Africa, featuring new and advanced scientific approaches including DNA studies, stable isotope analysis, paleoparasitology, paleopathology, biodistance, and more. Throughout, contributors prioritize the ethical treatment of the deceased by highlighting individual narratives and working with local descendants where possible. From rural homes in Britannia to bustling cities in Phoenicia, these essays showcase the diversity of Roman lives and illuminate the experiences of the most vulnerable in these societies. This book demonstrates how bioarchaeology can enrich our understanding of many facets of life in the Roman world. Contributors: Piers Mitchell Mario Caric Efthymia Nikita Gabriele Scorrano Mahmoud Mardini Serena Viva Tracy Prowse Kathryn E. Marklein Mario Novak Olga Rickards Marissa Ledger Anna Osterholtz Pier Francesco Fabbri Leslie Quade Sammuel Sammut Fabio Macciardi Rebecca Pitt Elizabeth A. Bews Mary Lewis Rebecca Redfern Rebecca Gowland ?A volume in the series Bioarchaeological Interpretations of the Human Past: Local, Regional, and Global Perspectives, edited by Clark Spencer Larsen

Guan, Yanbo, Theoretical Study of Ethnogeography. 302 pp. 2024:10 (Springer, GW) <730-895>
ISBN 978-981-9737-93-2 hard ¥39,079.- (税込) EUR 169.99

This book conducts a systematic research on the basic theoretical system of ethnogeography, area differentiation and spatial changes of ethnic community, national ecological outlook on human-land relations, geographical distribution of various nationalities in the world, and historical geographical background of regional ethnic composition. From the perspective of the development of the discipline, through comprehensive review of the basic materials, development process, and research status of ethnogeography, the book reveals the basic theoretical issues of the basic concepts, subject attributes, research objects, contents and methods of ethnogeography and initially sets up the basic framework for the study of ethnogeography.

Jameson, John H. / Baugher, Sherene / Veit, Richard (eds.), Monuments and Memory: Archaeological Perspectives on Commemoration. (Cultural Heritage Studies) 350 pp. 2024:12 (U. Pr. Florida, US) <730-897>
ISBN 978-0-8130-7923-3 hard ¥19,646.- (税込) US$ 95.00

Examining the pasts, evolving meanings, and silenced histories surrounding public monuments This volume examines many different public monuments to increase understanding of the cultural factors that have shaped their creation, maintenance, and-in some cases-removal. The role of monuments in communities and society continues to be an important and controversial topic, and the case studies in this volume contribute to this conversation by assessing the ways such markers can be empowering or marginalizing from a wide range of perspectives. The monuments discussed here represent historical events from the Revolutionary War through the Korean War, including the "slave auction block" formerly located on the streets of Fredericksburg, Virginia; memorials to Confederate soldiers across the South and in northern POW cemeteries; and the Pullman National Monument in Chicago for workers who participated in the 1894 Pullman strike. This volume also highlights the dearth of statues memorializing the achievements of women and minorities, especially women of color, and contributors discuss whether recent movements advocating for more inclusive histories will lead to an increase in monuments honoring people whose narratives have been suppressed. Looking at the powerful role of monuments in conveying the memory of history to future generations, the contributors to Monuments and Memory show why it is important to address the messages of these sites and ask whose histories they may be silencing. This book demonstrates how conversations surrounding preservation and interpretation of monuments encourage community involvement.A volume in the series Cultural Heritage Studies, edited by Katherine Hayes Contributors: Mark Cassello Richard F. Veit Mark Cianciosi Joshua Butchko Diane Wallman Suzanne Spencer-Wood Sherene Baugher Lu Ann De Cunzo John H. Jameson Jeffrey Smith Hilary Green Brant Venables Timo Ylimaunu Paul R. Mullins Kerri Barile Harold Mytum Melissa Ziobro M. Jay Stottman Levi Fox Matthew Litteral

Kanungo, Alok Kumar / Singh, Prashant Kumar, Chronicles of Colonialism: Navigating the Naga Hills. (SpringerBriefs in Archaeology) 78 pp. 2024:7 (Springer, GW) <730-898>
ISBN 978-981-9723-05-8 paper ¥11,491.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This book offers fresh perspectives on the legacy of colonialism in the North-east frontiers of India, especially the Naga Hills. The book interrogates the presence of British administrators and anthropologists in the Naga Hills as part of a popular discourse on (post) colonialism. It weaves a coherent chronological sequence of events and the prevailing attitudes of administrators-cum-anthropologists to understand the whole process of colonial intervention in the Naga Hills. It examines the conventional notions of 'tribes' and 'identity' within the context of the Naga Hills. It explores the transformation of Naga Hills through the lens of colonialism, providing a critical perspective on identity and the intricate web of historical narratives. It is a must-read for scholars, anthropologists, historians, and all those intrigued by the multifaceted legacy of colonialism in the Naga Hills.

Kanungo, Alok Kumar / Smith, Claire / Choksi, N. (eds.), Transformative Practices in Archaeology: Empowering Communities and Shaping Sustainable Futures. 356 pp. 2024:10 (Springer, GW) <730-899>
ISBN 978-981-9731-22-0 hard ¥27,584.- (税込) EUR 119.99

The volume introduces a diverse range of themes and practices relating to sustainable heritage management. Each paper delves into the challenges, successes, and failures of preserving precious cultural heritage. It discusses various strategies, such as the early inclusion of archaeology in UNESCO frameworks to leveraging archaeological findings and indigenous knowledge for sustainable development goals. The chapters explore the evolution of autoarchaeology as a tool for empowering Indigenous communities to assert their human rights and integrating oral histories and local ecological knowledge to interpret ancient remains. Additionally, it highlights the value of archaeologists working more closely with Indigenous peoples, local communities, and other disciplines in identifying, preserving, conserving and managing heritage sites. It appeals to archaeologists, anthropologists, cultural geographers, cultural heritage professionals and others seeking new ways to protect cultural heritage.

Kooiman, Susan M. / O'Gorman, J. A. / Painter, A. M. (eds.), Ancient Indigenous Cuisines: Archaeological Explorations of the Midcontinent. (Archaeology of Food) 312 pp. 2025:1 (U. Alabama Pr., US) <730-900>
ISBN 978-0-8173-2220-5 hard ¥22,748.- (税込) US$ 110.00
ISBN 978-0-8173-6182-2 paper ¥8,261.- (税込) US$ 39.95

The first collection to incorporate the current trends in foodways archaeology using the concept of cuisine.

Ramsak, Mojca, The Anthropology of Smell. 142 pp. 2024:9 (Springer, GW) <730-901>
ISBN 978-3-031-61758-4 hard ¥27,584.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book discusses the meaning of smell from a socio-cultural perspective and brings important considerations of smell and olfaction beyond anatomy and physiology in an erudite, reader-friendly style. It addresses ideas about smell and odor in culturally diverse contexts; pays attention to the subtle ways in which smell is expressed; treats smell as part of memory, prejudice, rumor, and sexuality; offers insights into the role of smell in religion, literature, film art, intangible cultural heritage, and museum practices, with particular attention to the challenges posed by historical smells; describes the legal regulation of smell and the background to scent marketing that seeks to influence consumer buying habits, adding a unique and practical dimension to the content. In addition to philosophical and medical historical aspects, the book offers insights into the evolution, diagnosis and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the human sense of smell and illustrates how our environment and societal influences shape our sensory perceptions and thus our attitudes and interpretation of the olfactory world around us. From an anthropological perspective, the book looks at olfactory heritage, cultural traditions, and the symbolism of the nose in different societies. Overall, it offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking cultural examination of the sense of smell - a sense that is often underestimated - while broadening our understanding of the world of smell and its role in our lives. "Ramsak's research provides valuable insights into the relationship between smell and culture, including its influence on identity, memory, social interactions, cultural practices, and beliefs. The book is a valuable resource for sensory anthropology, olfactory and intangible heritage." Prof. Dr. Katja Hrobat Virloget, University of Primorska, The Faculty of Humanities, Department of Anthropology and Cultural Studies, Koper, Slovenia "The remarkable depth and breadth of the subtle connection between smell and culture is testament to Ramsak's deep engagement with the subject and her exceptional understanding of the global patterns of cultural connotations associated with smell." Prof. Dr. Sophie Elpers, The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, Meertens Institut, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Reifschneider, Meredith, The Archaeology of American Medicine and Healthcare. (American Experience in Archaeological Perspective) 230 pp. 2025:2 (U. Pr. Florida, US) <730-902>
ISBN 978-0-8130-7925-7 hard ¥18,612.- (税込) US$ 90.00

人類学の脱植民地化－入門
Venkatesan, Soumhya, Decolonizing Anthropology: An Introduction. (Decolonizing the Curriculum) 252 pp. 2024:11 (Polity Pr., UK) <730-903>
ISBN 978-1-5095-4059-4 hard ¥13,431.- (税込) US$ 64.95
ISBN 978-1-5095-4060-0 paper ¥4,745.- (税込) US$ 22.95

Decolonization has been a buzzword in anthropology for decades. This groundbreaking volume offers not only an anthropology of decolonization, but new ways of thinking about the relationship between anthropology and colonialism, and how we might move beyond colonialism's troubling legacy, particularly in the metropole.Soumhya Venkatesan argues that the word 'decolonization' is simultaneously too broad and too narrow. In compelling prose, she describes the work already underway and the work still needed - in research, writing and teaching - to extend the horizons of the discipline. She explores a range of concepts including Achille Mbembe's disenclosure, Cheryl Mattingly's moral experiments, Miranda Fricker's epistemic justice, and Gurminder Bhambra's epistemological justice, and domestication. Throughout, she emphasises the potential of ethnography as a way of both knowing diverse worlds and of being with others in them.Rich with insights from a range of fields, Decolonizing Anthropology is a go-to book for students and scholars.

Waselkov, Gregory A. / Carr, Philip J. / Gaillard, Frye, Southern Footprints: Exploring Gulf Coast Archaeology. 400 pp. 2024:8 (U. Alabama Pr., US) <730-904>
ISBN 978-0-8173-2205-2 hard ¥24,816.- (税込) US$ 120.00 *
ISBN 978-0-8173-6153-2 paper ¥6,193.- (税込) US$ 29.95 *

Celebrates more than fifty years of archaeological research from the University of South Alabama.

Wilson, Douglas C., The Historical Archaeology of the Pacific Northwest. (The American Experience in Archaeological Perspective) 300 pp. 2024:12 (U. Pr. Florida, US) <730-905>
ISBN 978-0-8130-7917-2 hard ¥18,612.- (税込) US$ 90.00

How archaeology illuminates the confluence of people, places, and events that shaped the Pacific Northwest Bordered by the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Pacific Northwest-including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia-is home to a diverse range of people and cultures whose history is closely tied to the natural environment. In this book, Douglas Wilson uses historical documents, Indigenous oral traditions, and the material record to provide a comprehensive overview of the region's historical archaeology from the seventeenth through the twenty-first centuries. The book covers Lewis and Clark's Fort Clatsop; fur trade forts such as Fort Vancouver, Fort Langley, and Fort Nez Perces; Indigenous villages such as Middle Village and Yuquot; the Christian mission at Waiilatpu; the Oregon Trail; the settler town of Champoeg; and military locations including Fort Lane, San Juan Island, and Fork Hoskins. Wilson describes how extractive industries like fishing, mining, logging, and fur trapping transformed the environment and the human population. He also discusses transportation, urban development, racism, and government policies through the Great Depression and World War II. Central to the story of the American experience in the Pacific Northwest is the heritage and history of local Indigenous peoples, as well as descendant communities of European, African, Asian, and Pacific Islands ancestry. Wilson shows how material artifacts and landscapes can be compared with the documentary record to critically examine colonial and nationalistic narratives, illuminating the past and present of Indigenous peoples and immigrant groups in the region. A volume in the series the American Experience in Archaeological Perspective, edited by Michael S. Nassaney and Krysta Ryzewski

Woodfill, Brent K. S. / Henderson, Lucia R. (eds.), Archaeology in a Living Landscape: Envisioning Nonhuman Persons in the Indigenous Americas. 410 pp. 2024:12 (U. Pr. Florida, US) <730-906>
ISBN 978-0-8130-7919-6 hard ¥20,680.- (税込) US$ 100.00

Recognizing and incorporating Indigenous knowledge systems in archaeological studies of the Americas This book explores the diverse range of other-than-human persons that inhabited and affected the landscape of the ancient Americas. These case studies acknowledge what is often dismissed by Western scholars: that Indigenous communities have long recognized degrees of personhood in mountains, volcanoes, caves, springs, rivers, rocks, plants, archaeological sites, trees, and animals and that this worldview should be taken seriously in archaeological investigations, community relations, and interpretations. In Archaeology in a Living Landscape, contributors examine the role of nonhuman agents in the ancient world, from land management and tenure to economics, politics, migration, pilgrimage, trade routes, conquest, ethics, and philosophy. Chapters describe Tlingit cosmology, lightning beings and magnetism in the Minnesota River Region, linguistic approaches to animacy in the United States Southeast, nonhuman persons in the ancient Maya economy, and Lacandon Maya ritual landscapes. They investigate the role of quarries in the building of Inka huacas (sacred spaces or objects), clay procurement and Andean apus (powerful mountains), Amazonian animism in polychrome ceramics, and the built and unbuilt landscape of the Mapuche. An epilogue by Dakota elder James Wa?bdi Ha?yetu Rock highlights how Western academic discourse often diverges from the viewpoints of Indigenous subjects. The contributors to this volume use language accessible to readers of diverse backgrounds. They focus on the centrality of nonhuman persons in the lives of Indigenous communities, working to move away from Western biases to embrace and integrate Indigenous belief frameworks in their studies. Archaeology in a Living Landscape highlights the value of Indigenous knowledge systems not just as archaeological evidence but as a body of theory.Contributors: Steve J. Langdon Lisa J. Lucero Alexei Vranich James Rock Eleanor Harrison-Buck Lucia R. Henderson Nicola Sharratt Patrick Ryan Williams Bill Sillar Brent K.S. Woodfill Jacob J. Sauer Margaret Spivey-Faulkner Sigrid Arnott Dianne Desrosiers Joshua Feinberg David Maki Carolyn Dean Alice Balsanelli Joel W. Palka A.C. Roosevelt Dennis Ogburn

Hsieh, Ellen, The Archaeology of Early Colonial Manila: A Hybrid City in Global History. 270 pp. 2025:1 (U. Pr. Florida, US) <730-669>
ISBN 978-0-8130-7921-9 hard ¥18,612.- (税込) US$ 90.00

A view into the diverse culture of the Philippines in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries Although Manila, capital city of the Philippines, played a critical role in economic and cultural exchanges between the East and the West during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, little is known about what life was like for its residents during this time. In this book, Ellen Hsieh uses archaeological, historical, and ethnographic resources to document the ways Manila was transformed by the arrival of Spanish colonists in 1571 and how the city in turn shaped the modern world. Manila was uniquely positioned as a crossroads in the networks of Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Iberia, resulting in a hybridized culture where colonial Spanish, Indigenous Tagalog, and overseas Chinese groups exchanged goods and ideas. In The Archaeology of Early Colonial Manila, Hsieh analyzes material goods such as ceramics from Intramuros (the Spanish walled city) and Parian (the Chinese quarter) and illustrations from the Boxer Codex-a Spanish manuscript featuring images of people in the Philippines and surrounding areas-to illuminate the diversity of Manila society and to unravel the intricate power dynamics among these ethnic groups. Bridging the gap in research between pre-Spanish and late colonial periods and amplifying the voices of non-elite, diasporic, and colonized communities often overlooked in historical documents, Hsieh provides an important focus on Manila's contributions to world history during a period of intense globalization.

Curet, L. Antonio / Stringer, Lisa M. (eds.), The Archaeology of Tibes: Life, Death, and Memory at an Early Ceremonial Center in the Caribbean. (Caribbean Archaeology and Ethnohistory) 280 pp. 2024:12 (U. Alabama Pr., US) <730-739>
ISBN 978-0-8173-2216-8 hard ¥22,748.- (税込) US$ 110.00
ISBN 978-0-8173-6176-1 paper ¥6,193.- (税込) US$ 29.95

Brings Caribbean archaeology in line with current thinking about social stratification and repositions the role of archaeology to uncover smaller-scale daily lives of ancient peoples rather than focusing on the large-scale chiefdoms.