Monthly Archives: November 2011
Intentionality…
there are some greater philosophical applications of the term “intentionality” that I won’t get into, but to me, as an archaeologist, the concept forces me to ask of architecture and archaeological sites and landscapes, ” what am I looking at … Continue reading
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A Game of Jeopardy, Western Mesoamerica
Hey Fans of Mesoamerican Archaeology, Always wanted to play a Jeopardy game reviewing the cultural sequence of Western Mesoamerica but too busy to make your own? Well, have no fear, you can download one right here. Enjoy, and happy learning! … Continue reading
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The Noble Savage Myth and Landscape Transformation
Scholars of historical ecology have discounted the Ecologically Noble Savage mythology for a variety of reason, primary among them being the “Golden Age” and Romantic-period roots of the mythology. However, cultural ecologists initially favored the ecologically noble myth given it … Continue reading
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Historical Ecology in the Southeast
hey all, just back from SEAC where I saw some amazing papers! I really enjoyed all the Florida work happening in the 10,000 Islands area and Caloosahatchee. You can check out the park here, http://www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=41555, and soon enough I’ll post … Continue reading
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