Experimental archaeology at the crossroads: a contribution to interpretation or evidence of 'xeroxing'

Bell, M. (2014) Experimental archaeology at the crossroads: a contribution to interpretation or evidence of 'xeroxing'. In: Chapman, B. and Wylie, A. (eds.) Material Evidence: Learning from Archaeological Practice. Routledge, London, pp. 42-58. ISBN 9780415837453

Abstract/Summary

Reviews the theoretical basis of experimental archaeology and key concepts. Issues of integration of scientific and social perspectives, multivocality, reflexivity and triangulation. Case studies review experiments with earthworks and roundhouses. The role of agents faunal and human are particularly considered