2009/01/01 by David R. Harris · 1 citation
Earth and Planetary Sciences · Social Sciences · #Archaeological Research and Protection #Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies #Archaeology and ancient environmental studies #Prehistory #Archaeology #Context (archaeology) #Subject (documents) #History #Prehistoric archaeology #Classical archaeology #Radiocarbon dating #Library science
paper · doi:10.1177/1461957109339697
openalex publication_date 2009/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21
The context of Childe's decade as Director of the Institute of Archaeology and Professor of Prehistoric European Archaeology in the University of London is described. Particular attention is given to the circumstances leading to his appointment; his participation in a conference on ‘The Future of Archaeology’ held at the Institute in 1943; his inaugural lecture, ‘Archaeology as a Social Science’, delivered in 1946; his and Frederick Zeuner's involvement in the beginnings of radiocarbon dating; and his contrasted contributions as administrator, excavator, and teacher during his 10 years at the Institute.