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Barker reviews 'Archaeology Africa' by Martin Hall.

This introductory article gives a history of the research on archaeological bread from the nineteenth century until recently. The different aspects that are relevant to adequate analysis & the correct interpretation of bread remains are discussed with a particular stress on future prospectives. 26 References. Adapted from the source document.

This article explores the relationship between the archaeological remains of clay ovens excavated in the Iron Age level at Tel Hadar, Israel & modern socio-cultural behaviour linked to clay ovens used for bread baking. After a short introduction on one of the excavated ovens & the precise report of one experimentation with local people, most of the text describes my ethno-archaeological observations from the past five years in Syria. Through a study that combines archaeology, ethno-archaeology & experimental archaeology I documented techniques of construction, differentiated various types of ovens & recorded culinary & social function. Based on this research a worksheet has been developed maximize the potential for information retrieved during the excavation of clay ovens. 1 Table, 21 Figures, 5 References. Adapted from the source document.

"Network Science in Archaeology The Cambridge Manual to Archaeological Network Science provides the first comprehensive guide to a field of research that has firmly established itself within archaeological practice in recent years. Network science methods are commonly used to explore big archaeological datasets and are essential for the formal study of past relational phenomena: social networks, transport systems, communication, and exchange. The volume offers a step-by-step description of network science methods and explores its theoretical foundations and applications in archaeological research, which are elaborately illustrated with archaeological examples. It also covers a vast range of network science techniques that can enhance archaeological research, including network data collection and management, exploratory network analysis, sampling issues and sensitivity analysis, spatial networks, and network visualisation. An essential reference handbook for both beginning and experienced archaeological network researchers, the volume includes boxes with definitions, boxed examples, exercises, and online supplementary learning and teaching materials. Tom Brughmans is Associate Professor of Classical Archaeology at the Centre for Urban Network Evolutions, Aarhus University. His research explores how social networks connected people throughout history, how large integrated economies like the Roman Empire could function for centuries, and how expansive communication systems using fire and smoke signaling worked. Matthew A. Peeples is Associate Professor of Anthropology in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change, and Director of the Center for Archaeology and Society at Arizona State University. His research focuses on integrating archaeological data with methods and models from the broader social sciences to address questions regarding the nature of human social networks over the long term"--

Archaeologists have been slow to embrace feminist scholarship. Although most still avoid the term "feminism," an archaeology of gender has emerged & thrived. This article explores the history of women & feminism in archaeology, examines a few of the central issues addressed by feminist & gender-oriented archaeologists, briefly addresses equity issues for women archaeologists, & identifies some future directions. 54 References. Adapted from the source document.