Routledge - Archaeologies of the Contemporary Past Book

Archaeologies of the Contemporary Past by Routledge changes how we look at the world around us. While archaeology is often used to study ancient civilizations, this volume applies those same investigative methods to our own modern era. By turning archaeological lenses toward the present, this book provides new ways to analyze ourselves and our current social structures. This collection features the most recent research in the field, offering a deep look into diverse modern contexts. Readers can explore how material culture and historical methods apply to everything from Art Deco design and landfills to more specific social settings like miner strikes, college fraternities, and abandoned council houses. It is an essential read for anyone interested in how the discipline of archaeology evolves to meet the challenges of studying modern life.