A collection of 42 handbooks covering many aspects of Archaeology in a range of geographic locations.

This handbook explores the relationship between the postcolonial critique and the field of archaeology, a discipline that developed historically in conjunction with European colonialism and imperialism. The contributors to this volume, themselves coming from six continents and many representing indigenous and minority communities and disadvantaged countries, suggest strategies to strip archaeological theory and practice of its colonial heritage and create a discipline sensitive to its inherent inequalities. Summary articles review the emergence of the discipline of archaeology in conjunction with colonialism, critique the colonial legacy evident in continuing archaeological practice around the world, identify current trends, and chart future directions in postcolonial archaeological research.

This handbook provides information about ancient South America, and showcases the contributions made by South Americans to social theory.

The first reference work to explore the research on gender in archaeology.