An Archaeology of Innovation Approaching Social and Technological Change in Human Society - Social Archaeology and Material Worlds

An archaeology of innovation is the first monograph-length investigation of innovation and the innovation process from an archaeological perspective. It interrogates the idea of innovation that permeates our popular media and our political and scientific discourse, setting this against the long-term perspective that only archaeology can offer. Case studies span the entire breadth of human history, from our earliest hominin ancestors to the contemporary world. The book argues that the present narrow focus on pushing the adoption of technical innovations ignores the complex interplay of social, technological and environmental systems that underlies truly innovative societies; the inherent connections between new technologies, technologists and social structure that give them meaning and make them valuable; and the significance and value of conservative social practices that lead to the frequent rejection of innovations.

ISBN:	9781526132642
Publisher:	Manchester University Press
Imprint:	Manchester University Press
Published date:	02 Mar 2021
DEWEY:	303.48309009
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	236
Weight:	552g
Height:	161mm
Width:	240mm
Spine width:	21mm

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