Between variability and singularity: Crossing theoretical, qualitative and computer-based approaches to types and typologies in archaeology

Typology is a core method and practice in archaeology. As a particular form of classification first developed during the infancy of the discipline itself, typology has remained an archaeological staple despite countless twists and turns. Rarely taught explicitly, and often critiqued, typology refuses to loosen its grip on archaeological practice.

In 14 chapters, this book explores how typology as a method and typologies as specific practices have developed, how typology is situated in contem...