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Author Matthews, Christopher N., 1965-

Title The archaeology of American capitalism / Christopher N. Matthews ; foreword by Michael S. Nassaney.

Imprint Gainesville : University Press of Florida, c2010.

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 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  330.12209 M433a 2010    ---  Available
Description xiv, 255 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Series The American experience in archaeological perspective
American experience in archaeological perspective.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. [231]-250) and index.
Contents Freedom, culture, and the authentic self in capitalism -- The expansion of capitalism and the inventions of America -- Georgian practice : defining nature in colonial America -- The capitalist metropolis -- Translating survival into success : the archaeology of victorious capitalism -- Communities outside capitalism : archaeologies of resistance -- The archaeology of race and African American resistance -- Archaeology and ethics within and against capitalism -- Conclusion: the materialization of capitalism.
Subject Archaeology and history -- United States.
Social archaeology -- United States.
Archaeology -- Moral and ethical aspects -- United States.
Capitalism -- Social aspects -- United States -- History.
Self -- United States -- History.
Community life -- United States -- History.
Success -- United States -- History.
Material culture -- United States -- History.
Landscapes -- United States -- History.
United States -- Antiquities.
ISBN 9780813035246 (alk. paper)
0813035244 (alk. paper)

 
    
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