2010/11/07 by Marcus Brittain, Oliver J. T. Harris · 1 voice · 1 citation
Earth and Planetary Sciences · Social Sciences · #Archaeology and ancient environmental studies #Archaeology and Rock Art Studies #Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
paper · doi:10.1080/00438243.2010.518415
openalex publication_date 2010/11/07 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31
In this paper we examine the recent popularity of notions of fragmentation and enchainment in archaeology and aim to further the debate of these important approaches. Although we applaud the aims, and recognize the seductive power of these concepts, we suggest that there are a number of problems with the terms as they are currently used. By unpacking these expressions, we suggest these issues can be addressed and the vocabulary can continue to develop as a powerful tool for understanding materiality, exchange and personhood in the past.