Review Essay: Taking the Pulse of Emerging Modernity

Author: Orser Jr. C.E.

Source: International Journal of Historical Archaeology, Volume 4, Number 3, September 2000 , pp. 275-280(6)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

The archaeology of the development of modernity as it emerged out of the Middle Ages is potentially one of the most important and powerful areas of study that can be pursued today. A number of historical archaeologists in Europe have taken up the difficult task of examining this transition, and are currently providing insights into the shift from feudalism to mercantilism and capitalism. This topic is both important to the understanding of history and to providing tangible proof that historical archaeology has the potential to contribute to knowledge about the globalization process. Three recent books in particular are especially significant in this archaeological endeavor.

Keywords: modernity; feudalism; historical archaeology in Europe

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: Department of Sociolgy and Anthropology, Campus Box 4660, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-4660

Publication date: 2000-09-01