The Archaeology and Historical Ecology of Small Scale Economies

“An excellent contribution. . . . It offers a unique perspective on the range of historical ecological studies and the future direction of the discipline.”—Journal of Anthropological Research



“The editors focus on exactly how human‒environment processes are disentangled which, they argue, is the key to addressing broader issues. . . . A valuable addition to the practice of historical ecology.”—Cambridge Archaeological Journal



“A very important collection. . . . The disciplined study of small-scale societies is a valuable framework that tests notions of environmental determinism, and will revise theories about human resilience, cultural development, and the ‘sense of place’ of premodern peoples.”—Geoarchaeology



“Through a well-selected range of case studies, this volume will appeal to those searching for examples of the application of the historical ecology approach in a wide range of places and time periods, or looking for new ways to analyze their data.”—Archaeological Review from Cambridge





“Highly recommended.”—North American Archaeologist