Hey everyonw, this is a very initial outline, I am still working on it.
Household Archaeology (initial outline)
Introduction.
What is household archaeology? A brief history, through time studies.
Household archaeology around the globe.
The beginning of approaches in Mesoamerica.
Theoretical Perspectives on Household Archaeology.
Household Anthropology.
Gender perspectives vs labor vs spatial.
Processual Archaeology.
Marxist and Neo-Marxist Archaeology.
Post-Processual Archaeology.
Household archaeology and field methods. (What are the theoretical stances that I am finding more helpful)
Spatial and activity area analysis. Economy, agency
Summary.
activity areas analysis, grinding stones
Household related to labor. Social organization. Gender relation. Interhouses. Under activities what is done in household; feeding people, security, storing place, boundaries, special relations. personhood.
10/5/2010 9:59 am
Hey everyone, still working on it, but here is my outline a little more clean.
Household Archaeology (initial outline)
Field statement on household archaeology, thematic approach might be better. Allowing me to look into topics that are related to the research theme; will allow to revise different research-perspectives of boarding the issue. Economy, production, activity areas, agency, every day practice.
Introduction.
What is household archaeology? spatial analysis, domestic activity
The beginning of approaches in Mesoamerica.
Special interest in production.
Activity areas. (Classic studies)
Theoretical Perspectives on Household Archaeology to answer everyday activity areas, workshops, precedence of materials.
Maya economic perspectives. (Classic studies)
Revision of economical theories or perspectives to look into lithic production, distribution, control, and use of lithic materials.
Household archaeology and field methods. (Multi-scalar research of households)
Spatial and activity area analysis. Economy, agency
Household unit at a regional level.
Look into the analysis of households to compare differences from the micro to the macro; from the workshop to the whole region.
Household.
Everyday practice, agency.
Summary.