Nonlinear Systems Theory, Feminism, and Postprocessualism

Author

Spencer-Wood, Suzanne M.

Source

Journal of Archaeology

Issue

Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-15, 15 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2013-12-02

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

15

Main Subjects

History and Geography

Abstract EN

This paper explores the insights that nonlinear systems theory can contribute to archaeological theory and method.

Dynamical nonlinear systems theory, chaos theory, and complexity theory are first defined, and their interrelationships are discussed.

Then chaotic processes are described and exemplified in processes relevant to archaeology.

Some applications of nonlinear systems theory in archaeology are briefly reviewed.

Next, it is argued that culture is a nonlinear system.

Finally, an exploration of similarities, differences, and relationships between nonlinear systems theory, feminist theory, and postprocessual archaeology leads to suggestions for expansions and synergies among these theories.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Spencer-Wood, Suzanne M.. 2013. Nonlinear Systems Theory, Feminism, and Postprocessualism. Journal of Archaeology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-479942

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Spencer-Wood, Suzanne M.. Nonlinear Systems Theory, Feminism, and Postprocessualism. Journal of Archaeology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-479942

American Medical Association (AMA)

Spencer-Wood, Suzanne M.. Nonlinear Systems Theory, Feminism, and Postprocessualism. Journal of Archaeology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-479942

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-479942