Call for Papers
 
 
First International Meeting
of Archaeological Theory in South America
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sponsored by
 
The World Archaeology Congress
Society for Brazilian Archaeology
Universidade de S=E3o Paulo
&
Universidade de Campinas
 
 
September 9-12, 1997
S=E3o Paulo and Campinas, Brazil
 
 
Symposia
 
"Theory and Practice in Historical Archaeology"
 
 
We are seeking papers which treat theory in historical archaeology=20
generally, or discuss specific case studies within theoretical contexts.=20
Though papers may treat any world region, the issues addressed should be=20
relevant to similar problems in South America. Submissions might include,=20
for example, landscape studies, ethnic and cultural identity, the=20
archaeology of gender, the relationship between the written word and the=20
archaeological record, contested pasts, and the role of historical=20
archaeology in contemporary political and social contexts. Presentations=20
shall be 20 minutes with discussion to follow. Please submit an abstract of=
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no more than 250 words by March 1, 1997.
 
 
 
Send Abstracts to:
 
Scott Joseph Allen
Av. Jose Sampaio Luz, 353  Apto 202
Bairro - Ponta Verde    CEP 57.035.260
Maceio, Alagoas, Brasil
 
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