The Archaeology of American Mining by Paul White

The Archaeology of American Mining by Paul White

The mining industry in North America is an important subject for archaeological investigation due to its rich and conflicted history. It is associated with the opening of the frontier and the rise of the United States as an industrial power but also with social upheaval, the dispossession of indigenous lands, and extensive environmental impacts. Synthesizing fifty years of research on American mining sites that date from colonial times to the present, Paul White provides an ideal overview of the field for both students and professionals. Case studies are taken from a wide range of contexts, from eastern coal mines to Alaskan gold fields, and special attention is paid to the domestic and working lives of miners. Exploring what material artifacts can tell us about the lives of people who left few records, White demonstrates how archaeologists contribute to understanding mining legacies.

White, Paul J.: - Paul J. White is associate professor of anthropology at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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ISBN 13	9780813054551
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Titre	The Archaeology of American Mining
Auteur	Paul White
Série	American Experience In Archaeological Perspective
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Type de reliure	Hardback
Éditeur	University Press of Florida
Année de publication	2017-08-22
Nombre de pages	200
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