Americanist Culture History reprints thirty-nine classic
works of Americanist archaeological literature published between 1907
and 1971. The articles, in which the key concepts and analytical
techniques of culture history were first defined and discussed, are
reprinted, with original pagination and references, to enhance the use
of this collection as a research and teaching resource. The editors
also include an introduction that summarizes the rise and fall of the
culture history paradigm, making this volume an excellent introduction
to the field''s primary literature.